Graduate Certificate in Media Convergence

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Program Overview

St. Clair College's new Media Convergence program provides students with the multi-skilled tools they require to compete in the ever challenging field of journalism and communications. Students will produce TV shows, radio newscasts, a number of newspaper editions, and online products such as podcasts and blogs. Students will learn to become converged media journalists - able to work in any newsroom and in any situation. Completion of a capstone convergence production is a requirement for graduation. Students will also produce short form radio and video documentaries.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Gives graduates two semesters to polish their skills in a newsroom setting

Provides people working in the media an opportunity to develop converged reporting skills - working in radio, TV, print and online

Convergence management course provides leadership skills required in the running of converged newsrooms of the 21st century

Participants leave with a portfolio of cross platform products to demonstrate their marketable skills in writing, production, on-air and web journalism

The capstone project required for graduation is a culmination of all cross platform competencies – on-air, production, web and management - that showcase the multi-skill abilities acquired which will enhance employability in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:

1. Apply analytical and creative skills toward the layout and development of an e-publication Website.

2. Conceptualize, develop and implement technical programming skills toward the development of an e-publication Website.

3. Generate strong original stories using computer assisted reporting.

4. Lead as a team-member within an e-publication office or virtual office environment.

5. Combine graphics, text, audio, and video to be used within an e-publication.

6. Develop business strategies and practices towards growing and maintaining an e-publication Website.

7. Cultivate strategies for personal and professional development to manage job stress, enhance work performance and maximize professional opportunities, including self-employment.

8. Work in compliance with relevant laws, journalistic standards and the appropriate practices and principles of the news media industry.

9. Create Web content and applications using current authoring tools.

10. Manage content for publications recognizing the use of server side technologies.

11. Interact on a personal, corporate and business level with full comprehension of e-publication terminology

Career Opportunities

The newsrooms of today and into the future require journalists who are multi-skilled and able to deliver converged reporting across all media platforms – online, radio, TV and print. St. Clair College’s Media Convergence graduate year provides participants with those skills which consequently makes them highly marketable in all newsrooms. We also teach converged newsroom management skills – including learning how to determine when a story can be used across all media platforms – giving students another level of employment opportunities.

The backpack aspect of the program hones the convergence skills necessary to be a successful freelancer or e-lancer. Participants learn how to competently file stories to all media outlets, from anywhere in the world, working with a cell phone and/or laptop.

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Downtown Campus

Öğrenim seçenekleri

Full Time (1 yıl)

Okul ücreti
Bilgi mevcut değil

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Başlangıç tarihi

Eylül 2024

Yer

Downtown Campus

Centre for the Arts,

201 Riverside Drive West,

WINDSOR,

Ontario (ON),

N9A 5K4, Canada

Giriş koşulları

Uluslararası öğrenciler için

Diploma or degree in a related field from a recognized college or university OR demonstrated competence through related work.

English Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS overall band of 6.0.

PTE (Pearson Test of English) minimum score 60

TOEFL overall 83.

CAEL minimum score 60

CELPIP General 7.0 in each module.

Application deadline: Fall Term: February 1st

Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.

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