Advanced College Diploma - Journalism (04751)

Humber’s Journalism advanced diploma program is designed to produce dynamic storytellers who are immediately ready to work in a variety of media platforms as reporters, broadcasters, editors, producers and digital content managers. The program is also ideal for those looking to go into communications or public relations.

Journalism students will be given training in hands-on skills that are at the forefront of what’s happening in the industry today including reporting the news, creating broadcast stories, writing feature articles, capturing high quality images and creating compelling digital presentations. Tight deadlines match industry standards. Students will work individually and in teams in the classroom and in the field. They will learn from industry experts and media personalities. As well, students will get a solid grounding in media law and ethics.

Humber is constantly updating their curriculum to reflect the new reality of journalism in the digital age. The program features:

• courses with a focus on digital media, online publishing and developing web content including social media
  
• hands-on technical and production training including broadcast equipment, digital prepress, TV production and multimedia management
• entrepreneurial skills advice for today’s highly competitive media communications market
• real-life experience working on our online news site humbernews.ca, Humber Et Cetera campus news online, Radio Humber 96.9 FM, Humber TV and magazine productions
• valuable industry exposure and contacts through work placements which help students build their network and resumé
• experienced faculty working in industry bringing extensive and exclusive media connections