Communication Arts
Make the news
It’s a vital part of society that influences us daily: media. Delivered through a host of channels, the messages we receive are crucial in shaping our ideas, thoughts and views about the world around us. You can be at the forefront of this fast-paced, high-impact industry with the Communication Arts program. Our intensive, two-year diploma will prepare you for a career possibly reaching millions, and you’ll be at the centre of it all. Whether your interest lies in newspapers, TV or radio, we can help you get to where you want to be. In your first year, you’ll develop a practical understanding of concepts and principles relating to all three areas. The second year will bring your specific career aspirations to light, with the opportunity to major in print journalism, broadcast journalism or advertising and public relations.
Communication Arts is right for you if you:
- have good communication and presentation skills
- possess excellent interpersonal skills including good coaching, consultation and negotiation skills
- can analyze problems and find practical solutions
- can deal with ambiguity and the pressures of competitive, fast-paced jobs
- have excellent organizational and time management skills
- have an interest in people and current events
- possess initiative, curiosity, persistence, resourcefulness, integrity and creativity.
Channel your passion
You’ll start to feel like a professional in no time working with our campus newspaper, The Endeavour and the campus radio station, CRLC The Kodiak. You’ll also gain bona fide TV experience in our very own college studios, working with local broadcasters. To top it all off, you can impress potential employers with your skills through a 150-hour practicum. An exciting and challenging career is just around the corner…what’s your angle?
For detailed costs see our Cost Estimator: Canadian Students Foreign Students
A 150-hour practicum at the conclusion of the program.
Fast-track option available in Advertising/Public Relations and Print Journalism majors for students with degrees.
