There is a strong focus on developing entrepreneurial skills along with personal branding to help you stand out in the industry.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.Courses include: Arts Interviewing Arts and Entertainment Online Research Techniques Developing a Critical Voice Law and Ethics Entertainment Multiplatform Reporting. During courses, students learn to write snappy, relevant and market-driven stories for multiple platforms, and 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.

University degree or a three-year college diploma in any discipline from a recognized institution The university consider applicants who have a two-year college diploma or a partial university degree (75% complete), and who have a minimum of two years work experience relevant to the program (transcript and resume review required). Additional: Complete an editing exercise Submit a portfolio of writing samples and a resumé