Diploma in Applied Communication, Internship Designation
ObjectivesCareers in TV, radio, web & desktop publishing, journalism, photography, publishing and public relations await you as a graduate of the Applied Communication Program. Whether you dream of being an on-air personality or doing the hands-on technical production, this program will get you started in an exciting career! cameraThe program offers a combination of academic and technical training. You'll spend much of your time working on projects in labs and studios to develop technical and production skills. Using industry-standard television, audio and computer technology, you're involved in all aspects of media production. You'll also have the opportunity to fine tune your skills with an internship. After sampling a wide range of media skills, you have an opportunity to specialise in your final semester, creating a portfolio to present to prospective employers.
Academic titleDiploma in Applied Communication, Internship Designation
Course descriptionYear 1
Academic Term 1 (Fall) Credits
COMM 100 Communication Process 1 3.0
COMM 110 Publishing 1 3.0
COMM 120 Radio 1 3.0
COMM 130 Video 1 3.0
COMM 150 Writing 1 3.0
COMM 160 Seminar 1 1.0
COOP 100 Workplace Education Prep 0.0 Total Credits 16.0
Academic Term 2 (Winter) Credits
COMM 111 Publishing 2 4.0
COMM 121 Radio 2 4.0
COMM 131 Video 2 4.0
COMM 151 Writing 2 3.0
COMM 161 Seminar 2 1.0
COMM 200 Communication Process 2 3.0 Total Credits 19.0
Work Term 1 (Spring/Summer) Credits
COMM 101 Internship 1 6.0 Total Credits 6.0
Year 2 Academic Term 3 (Fall) Credits
COMM 140 Photography 3.0
COMM 210 Publishing 3 4.0
COMM 220 Radio 3 4.0
COMM 230 Video 3 4.0
COMM 260 Seminar 3 1.0 Total Credits 16.0
Academic Term 4 (Winter) Credits
COMM 211* Publishing 4 5.0
COMM 221* Radio 4 5.0
COMM 231* Video 4 5.0
COMM 261 Seminar 4 1.0
COMM 270 Major Portfolio Project 3.0
(1) elective (any 100-level or higher) 3.0 Total Credits 17.0
*You are only required to take two of these three Advanced Media Production courses. The total credits reflect these options.
Work Term 2 (Optional) Credits
COMM 201 Internship 2 6.0 Total Credits 6.0
In addition to the program outline, COMM 290 Independent Studies, is offered for additional study.