School: Centennial College
Program:Arts and Entertainment Journalism
Program | Arts and Entertainment Journalism
| Faculty | School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design |
Credential | Graduated Certificate | Duration | 1 years/2 semesters |
Starting Month | Fall | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Arts and Entertainment Journalism program is a cross-disciplinary offering that gives you a solid grounding in this exciting field, including a strong focus on reporting, criticism, social media, imaging and multi-platform design.
This two-semester Journalism program is perfect for those with a passion for music, theatre, film, television, dance or culture. In your courses, you learn to write snappy, relevant and market-driven stories for multiple platforms. You'll also learn the social science aspect of pop culture in a Canadian and global context, and develop the critical voice and critical thinking that are essential to working in the industry.
To round out training, you gain an understanding of arts promotion and publicity, and complete a six-week industry field placement. Upon completion of the program, you will have a portfolio of writing samples produced in a variety of media including album, concert and theatre reviews, columns and profiles.
Advantages:
There is a strong focus on developing entrepreneurial skills along with personal branding to help you stand out in the industry.
You have the ability to work with faculty drawn from all sectors of the industry, and to participate in client-focused projects.
The Story Arts Centre campus, where the program is based, offers access to publishing, radio and television broadcasting facilities along with a fully functioning newsroom.
Hands-on, real-world experience is available through award-winning community media, including the East York Observer newspaper and the Toronto Observer news website and a variety of student-generated online platforms.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
College diploma or university degree in any discipline
We will consider applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education (minimum two years) and have relevant work experience
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition ( 2 Semesters)
| Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian
| $4962
| $1130
| $6095
|
International | $13283
| $2416
| $15699
|
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Commercial/corporate photographer
Arts and Entertainment reporter
Freelance writer
Online journalist
Photographer
Publicist
Online marketing professional
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/