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School of Media Studies & Information Technology

2012/2013 Program Availability

North
Fall:
Open
Type:
Diploma
Campus: North
Program Code:
11681
Length:

Four semesters, beginning in September

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lynne Thomas, program co-ordinator  | 416.675.6622 ext. 4239 | lynne.thomas@humber.ca
  • Our Program

    Humber’s Media Communications diploma will help you to become a competent communicator with knowledge and skills in the ­complementary fields of journalism, communications and marketing. The program’s relevant and versatile curriculum will allow you to develop the ability to research, write and design communications such as press releases, brochures and calendars. Study graphic design, photography and videography so that you can enhance your written content with the right look and feel.

    Develop a strong understanding of digital media trends and an ability to design, write for and maintain effective websites so that you can meet the growing need for talented new media communicators. In state-of-the-art labs, create content using current software applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Flash and Fireworks, and produce corporate video and audio for the web and for other applications. In the third semester, you’ll ­discover the practicalities and highlights of being a media communications entrepreneur through a course in freelance and project management skills.

    Participate in experiential projects such as creating and managing in-house meetings and media conferences, and handling a variety of person-to-person communication exchanges. Your practical training in this program also includes an industry internship with the opportunity to develop a digital communication solution for an external organization. Develop a complete portfolio that, combined with your current training and diverse skill set, will allow you to stand out among your competitors as a competent and forward-thinking corporate communication professional.

  • Your Career

    Join the thriving communications field and help organizations more effectively promote their brands and interact with key stakeholders with expertise developed through Humber’s Media Communications program.

    As a media generalist, you can help organizations better engage clients, partners, employees and reporters by developing compelling external and in-house communications that inform, persuade and motivate.

    With broad-ranging skills and knowledge in journalism, marketing, web design, new media and videography, you’ll be poised to excel in cross-functional roles in the marketing and communication departments of businesses, government departments/agencies and non-profit organizations, or as a freelance communications professional.

  • Workplacement

    In semester four, students find suitable, unpaid internships, which run from 10 to 11 weeks, including Reading Week, for a total of no fewer than 120 hours. During that time, students hone their skills in a professional environment. They file initial Internship Reports, generate Company Needs Assessments, and develop Capstone Projects, which respond to those needs.

  • Admission Requirement
    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy
    • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above

    Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.

    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

  • Your Future Study Options

    Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.

  • Fees

    The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was


    – domestic $3,537.08
    – international $12,200.

    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.

    Fees are subject to change.

    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

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