Media Foundation

Media Foundation

Certificate
8 months
Application deadlines: December 31
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$75
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: CA$15,263

Program overview

As you explore the varied and ever-growing field of contemporary media, you will be introduced to a wide variety of subjects such as visual literacy, film studies, photography, web design and digital design. In your second and final semester, you will be able to build an area of focus, choosing from subjects such as script writing, audio and video editing, television studio production, image capture, and media design. You will learn contemporary technical skills using industry-standard software on PC and Mac platforms to develop websites using HTML and script-based languages; work with images using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; and tell visual stories using Premiere Pro and Audition. This program is designed with input from industry partners, ensuring it remains leading edge, and is taught by faculty with strong industry connections and experience, who will give you valuable insights into the trends and realities of the media landscape. In this program, you will gain an understanding of what it is like to work in different sectors of the mass media industry, helping you develop a career focus and preparing you for success in the workplace.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements: 1. Academic To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses: Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent) or Mature student status or College or university transfer status 2. English Language Proficiency All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy. 3. International Credit Evaluation Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.

Career opportunities

A career in media can take you in many directions: video production, journalism, public relations, interactive media, advertising, and digital design and imaging. This program allows you to experience all these possibilities and will help you decide where you want to go next. In your second semester, you will choose electives that will provide you with more advanced training and help you prepare for your next step – then we’ll help you apply to other programs that will lead you to your media career of choice.

Campus location

Toronto , Canada

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