Journalism - Communications
Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Belleville, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Journalism - Communications
The headline today: "The face of journalism is changing as fast as new events occur, but good storytelling and solid research remain essential." Journalists must adapt to new means of delivering the news. Earn a competitive edge with reporting, writing and editing skills for online, television, radio and print within this ever-evolving industry.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
- Audio Content Creation 1
- Communication for Career Success
- Industry Focus 1
- Media Writing 1
- Multimedia Storytelling 1
- Visual Content Creation 1
First Year - Semester Two
- Audio Content Creation 2
- Ethics and Current Affairs
- Industry Focus 2
- Media Writing 2
- Multimedia Storytelling 2
- Visual Content Creation 2
Second Year - Semester Three
- Advanced Multimedia Storytelling Skills
- Indigenous Understanding
- Reporting and Interviewing- The Inquisitive Skills
- The Newsroom 1
- Writing for Journalists 1
Second Year - Semester Four
- Data Journalism
- Field Placement
- Field Placement Preparation
- Live News
- The Newsroom 2
- Writing for Journalists 2- Long Form and Feature
Program Outcome
Credential: Two-year Ontario College Diploma
Experiential learning
Get a well-rounded set of skills in our all-platform newsroom in Loyalist’s new Digital Media Centre. You will:
- Develop hands-on skills in research, writing and interviewing.
- Use digital tools and apps for gathering and sharing stories, video, social media and interactive journalism.
- Create newscasts for the federally licensed College radio station, 91X.
- Work with a team of student reporters, ENG shooters, producers, anchors and editors to produce a web-based television newscast.
- Publish original work for the student-produced community online news service, QNet News (qnetnews.ca).
- Learn with guest speakers from the community and from large market radio stations, newspapers and TV networks.
- Cap off your studies with on-the-job experience during an eight-week field placement. Placements have been completed at newsgathering organizations across the country including the Winnipeg Free Press, Windsor Star, Bracebridge Examiner/Gravenhurst Banner, CHEX-TV and CTV.
Many universities across Canada and abroad will provide credit recognition for your diploma studies at Loyalist College. The following is a list of agreements that are currently in place. There are many more options, and new agreements are added annually. Contact your university of choice to make individual arrangements.
- Algoma University – B.A.; B.B.A.; B.Sc.; Bach. Computer Science
- Brock University – various*
- Davenport University – Bachelor of Arts in General Business
- Griffith University – Bachelor of Journalism or Bachelor of Communication
- Humber College – Bachelor of Journalism
- Lakehead University – various*
- Laurentian University – various*
- Laurier Brantford – any honours program
- Nipissing University – various*
- Queen's Univeristy – various*
- Royal Roads University – Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication
- Seneca College – Bach. Interdisciplinary Studies
- University of Guelph – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Honours) in Media Studies
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology – B.A. (Honours) Communication; B.A. Adult Education and Digital Technology; Commerce Bridge
- University of Waterloo – various*
- University of Windsor – various*
- Wilfrid Laurier University – various*
- York University – various*
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Find your career
- Students are prepared to work in radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online newsrooms.
- Graduates find work as writers, reporters, photographers, editors, freelancers, web content providers, editorial assistants, videographers, program hosts and news anchors.
- The skills developed in this program can also lead to careers in public and media relations, and educational, training or industrial video production.