Communications and Media Fundamentals
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code6416
- SchoolSchool of Communications, Media, Arts and Design
- CredentialOntario College Certificate
- Program TypeCertificate program
- Program Length1 year/ 2 semesters
- LocationStory Arts Centre
- Emailmcountryman@centennialcollege.ca
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Faculty Bios
- Advising
- Entrepreneurism
You may also be interested in the Part-Time option:
The Communications and Media Fundamentals program at Centennial College is an intensive one-year preparation undertaking. If you're looking for a pathway to pursue further post-secondary education, consider this certificate program, which will help you to develop communication skills while offering an introduction to the communications and media industries.
With guidance from experienced Communications and Media Fundamentals faculty members and practical application of theory, you'll obtain short- and long-term success competencies.
In this media program's courses, you'll:
- Partake in creative exploration and experimentation with contemporary digital and social media production tools;
- Create and maintain forums on social media networks using rich media applications;
- Apply theoretical principles to produce practical and focused written communications and media solutions;
- Research and describe media forms, audiences, platforms, and "traditional" and "non-traditional" communication methods;
- Use appropriate vocabulary, terminology, basic numeracy and communicative strategies necessary for the communications and media environment;
- Apply developed English language skills to a presentation portfolio;
- Write and present in basic narrative formats for a variety of media platforms;
- Examine roles and responsibilities of global citizenship in personal and professional contexts;
- Examine beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and community identities and the basis for respectful relationships;
- Apply knowledge of communications and media workplaces, environments, and practices to develop job search strategies and early career success strategies.
Program Overview
You may also be interested in the Part-Time option:
The Communications and Media Fundamentals program at Centennial College is an intensive one-year preparation undertaking. If you're looking for a pathway to pursue further post-secondary education, consider this certificate program, which will help you to develop communication skills while offering an introduction to the communications and media industries.
With guidance from experienced Communications and Media Fundamentals faculty members and practical application of theory, you'll obtain short- and long-term success competencies.
In this media program's courses, you'll:
- Partake in creative exploration and experimentation with contemporary digital and social media production tools;
- Create and maintain forums on social media networks using rich media applications;
- Apply theoretical principles to produce practical and focused written communications and media solutions;
- Research and describe media forms, audiences, platforms, and "traditional" and "non-traditional" communication methods;
- Use appropriate vocabulary, terminology, basic numeracy and communicative strategies necessary for the communications and media environment;
- Apply developed English language skills to a presentation portfolio;
- Write and present in basic narrative formats for a variety of media platforms;
- Examine roles and responsibilities of global citizenship in personal and professional contexts;
- Examine beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and community identities and the basis for respectful relationships;
- Apply knowledge of communications and media workplaces, environments, and practices to develop job search strategies and early career success strategies.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
When you complete Communications and Media Fundamentals, you'll receive an offer to these College's School of Communication, Media, Arts and Design three-year advanced diploma programs:
- Advertising and Marketing Communications Management
- Journalism
- Broadcasting and Film
Career Outlook
- Journalist
- Broadcaster
- Advertiser
- (all with additional education)
Education Pathways
Graduates of the Communication and Media Fundamentals certificate program have the opportunity to apply their learning for credits toward further study. Listed below are programs from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts (college to university program) |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Areas of Employment
This is a pathway program if you would like to pursue further post-secondary education. Upon graduation, you will be equipped for further study in programs leading to careers in journalism, broadcasting and advertising.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent, or take the Centennial English Admission Test
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,137.34 | $3,858.34 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,625.52 | $18,274.52 |
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Create and maintain media for a variety of platforms using industry standard audio/video software applications and techniques.
- Develop creative concepts and ideas through a variety of techniques and in a range of formats.
- Produce written/ print documents and interactive presentations, including a portfolio presentation, using industry standard terminology and tools.
- Research media, audiences, platforms, traditional and non-traditional communication methods to develop strategies that meet required information needs.
- Write and present in a narrative format for a variety of media platforms.
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal, professional and entrepreneurial development to ensure a competitive edge in the labour market.
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