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1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
This graduate certificate program prepares you for a variety of journalism or media careers. You’ll learn in-demand skills, from researching and interviewing to data mining and content production. At Sheridan, you’ll develop a broad perspective that will prepare you to work in all news and information platforms.
Once you’ve completed your in-class studies, you’ll have a 4–6 week internship. You’ll work with your professors to secure a placement in a media or news organization that suits your career goals. This work placement will give you valuable industry experience that puts you a step ahead of the competition.
Sheridan’s newly renovated newsroom is a fully interactive space. It merges all media platforms (radio, television, web) into one centre. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and studio space, and will use a variety of camera formats to produce news stories, documentaries and other digital content.
Sheridan’s Journalism – New Media certificate is one of the most forward-thinking graduate programs of its kind. We update our courses constantly to reflect the fast-paced changes in the media industry.
In one year, you'll become skilled at the following:
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
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Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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JOUR 57545 | Journalists & Society | 3 |
JOUR 56367 | Writing for Multimedia | 3 |
MEDA 50874 | News Content Production | 3 |
MEDA 55142 | Interactive Journalism | 3 |
MEDA 56641 | Introductory Camera | 3 |
MEDA 51721 | Video Editing | 3 |
JOUR 59999 | Journalism Research | 3 |
MEDA 57545 | Emerging News Technologies | 3 |
Total: | 24 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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CORE | ||
JOUR 52500 | Data Journalism | 3 |
MEDA 54310 | Multimedia News Lab | 6 |
MEDA 56529 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
JOUR 52692 | Entrepreneurial Journalism | 3 |
JOUR 50261 | Beat Reporting | 3 |
ELECTIVES | Students select 3 out of 5 electives | |
MEDA 54737 | Interactive Documentary Production | 2 |
JOUR 56206 | Global Reportage | 2 |
JOUR 53921 | Multimedia Hosting | 2 |
MEDA 59014 | Advanced Shooting and Editing | 2 |
MEDA 56529 | TV News | 2 |
Total: | 21 |
Courses subject to change.
Courses subject to change.
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A portfolio review fee is required with the submission.
Postsecondary transcripts indicating courses completed to date must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A general (document-by-document) or a comprehensive (course-by-course) assessment is required.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
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Trafalgar Road Campus
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Graduates of the program can expect a variety of employment scenarios, ranging from full-time, traditional employment to contract and freelance work to self-employment start ups. Students will work successfully in the field of news and information, television and radio, web and new media, production and communications.
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1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
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A graduate of the Journalism - New Media program will have demonstrated the ability to:
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Ontario College Graduate Certificate
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Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020–2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020-2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
The fees shown here are for Fall 2020, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (2 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Full-time 1 year Program code: PJRNM
Start date | Campus | Status |
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Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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