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Media Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career in Media

The media industry offers diverse opportunities, from journalism and broadcasting to animation, television production and more. Ontario college media programs expose students to all of these areas and give them a foundation for choosing which direction they’d like to go in. There are also numerous programs available for those who already have a direction in mind.

Whether you’re ready to pursue a specific career in media or you simply want to learn more about the many career opportunities in the industry, here’s what you need to know. More

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HUMBER NORTH OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

3D MODELING & VISUAL EFFECTS PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE


  • Program Code: 11671
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: NON-MINISTRY FUNDED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FANSHAWE LONDON WAITLISTED 45 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVANCED FILMMAKING


  • Program Code: AFM1
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Requires A Degree Or College Diploma. Refer To The Fanshawe Website (Www.Fanshawec.Ca) Or Program Guide For Specific Admission Requirements.

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 3 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVERTISING & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: 652
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVERTISING - ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: 15051
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

ADVERTISING - MEDIA MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: 20881
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 3 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

APPLIED MUSIC


  • Program Code: 660
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

CENTENNIAL MORNINGSIDE OPEN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF ARTS - NEW MEDIA (BA)


  • Program Code: TSK
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: COLLABORATIVE
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA MARKHAM OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BRAND MANAGEMENT


  • Program Code: BMK
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: OPTIONAL CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER LAKESHORE OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COMEDY-WRITING AND PERFORMANCE


  • Program Code: 12211
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN TRAFALGAR (OAKVILLE) OPEN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNICATION, CULTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BACH OF ARTS OR BACH OF SCIENCE)


  • Program Code: PCCIT
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: COLLABORATIVE
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL THE CTR FOR CREATIVE COMM OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA FOUNDATIONS


  • Program Code: 6416
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

DURHAM OSHAWA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

Contemporary Media Design


  • Program Code: CMED
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SAULT MAIN WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION


  • Program Code: 1097
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA SENECA@YORK CLOSED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - May Visit

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS


  • Program Code: DMA
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

SENECA SENECA@YORK OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS


  • Program Code: DMA
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

SENECA SENECA@YORK OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS


  • Program Code: DMA
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

SENECA SENECA@YORK OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - May Visit

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS


  • Program Code: DMA
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 3 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

Entertainment and Media Systems Design


  • Program Code: 3420
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING LINDSAY OPEN 3 SEMESTERS 2013 - May Visit

Environmental Visual Communication


  • Program Code: EVC
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING LINDSAY OPEN 3 SEMESTERS 2014 - May Visit

Environmental Visual Communication


  • Program Code: EVC
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA SENECA@YORK OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EVENT AND MEDIA PRODUCTION


  • Program Code: EMP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

SENECA SENECA@YORK OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EVENT AND MEDIA PRODUCTION


  • Program Code: EMP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE - MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES


  • Program Code: 1438C01F
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

Students in General Arts & Science will receive a Certificate on successful completion of Year One, and may continue in a second year to obtain a Diploma. This mobile learning program requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

LA CITÉ OTTAWA OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

GESTION D'ÉVÉNEMENTS - FESTIVALS ET CONGRÈS


  • Program Code: 71643
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LOYALIST MAIN OPEN 3 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

GRAPHIC DESIGN


  • Program Code: GRAD
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 3 YEARS (PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

GRAPHIC DESIGN


  • Program Code: 508
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH CLOSED 22 WEEKS 2013 - Mar Visit

GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR PRINT AND WEB


  • Program Code: 10521
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: NON-MINISTRY FUNDED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 22 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR PRINT AND WEB


  • Program Code: 10521
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: NON-MINISTRY FUNDED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 22 WEEKS 2014 - Mar Visit

GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR PRINT AND WEB


  • Program Code: 10521
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: NON-MINISTRY FUNDED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCTION - INTEGRATED ANIMATION


  • Program Code: 257
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: OPTIONAL CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) CLOSED 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - May Visit

HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION


  • Program Code: 276
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) WAITLISTED 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION


  • Program Code: 276
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL THE CTR FOR CREATIVE COMM OPEN 3 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA


  • Program Code: 6410
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FANSHAWE LONDON OPEN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN & PRODUCTION (COLLABORATIVE-APPLY THRU OUAC PROG CODE EIT)


  • Program Code: IDP2
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: COLLABORATIVE
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

Collaborative Degree/ Ontario College Diploma Program With Western University. Apply Using Program Code Eit (Media Theory And Production) Through The Ontario Universities' Application Centre (Ouac), Www.Ouac.On.Ca.

FANSHAWE LONDON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN AND PRODUCTION


  • Program Code: IDP1
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FANSHAWE LONDON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN AND PRODUCTION


  • Program Code: IDP1
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FANSHAWE LONDON OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

INTERACTIVE MEDIA SPECIALIST


  • Program Code: IMS1
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Requires A Degree Or College Diploma. Refer To The Fanshawe Website (Www.Fanshawec.Ca) Or Program Guide For Specific Admission Requirements.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA


  • Program Code: 0300X01F
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA


  • Program Code: 0300X01F
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

SHERIDAN TRAFALGAR (OAKVILLE) OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA


  • Program Code: PINMM
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPER


  • Program Code: 6149X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

JOURNALISM


  • Program Code: 0402X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

LOYALIST MAIN OPEN 3 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

JOURNALISM: ON-LINE, PRINT AND BROADCAST


  • Program Code: JOPB
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN TRAFALGAR (OAKVILLE) CLOSED 3 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

MEDIA ARTS


  • Program Code: PMEDA
  • Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS


  • Program Code: 11681
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

MEDIA CONVERGENCE


  • Program Code: B882
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

LOYALIST MAIN OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

MEDIA EXPERIENCE


  • Program Code: MECP
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

MEDIA FOUNDATION


  • Program Code: 09501
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN TRAFALGAR (OAKVILLE) OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

MEDIA FUNDAMENTALS


  • Program Code: PMDAF
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 45 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

Mobile and Social Media Management


  • Program Code: 1407X01F
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.