Media Fundamentals
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Oakville |
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Type | Certificate, College |
Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
Study language | English |
Course code | PMDAF |
Tuition fee | CA$18,423 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Put yourself on the path to a creative media career!
The Sheridan Media Fundamentals program offers a foundation curriculum in film, broadcasting, journalism and digital media.
Gain great skills
You’ll acquire basic skills and concepts in:
- Web and computer technology
- Sound and camera
- Television and film production
- Media history
- Communications theory
- Visual design
- Radio
Additional areas of study
You’ll also refine academic skills such as research, writing, and preparing and delivering presentations, which will serve you no matter which area of media studies you choose to pursue.
Gain a broad foundation
You’ll be introduced to a broad range of media skills to prepare you for advancement into further media studies. This program fills an important gap year for students who have yet to select, or do not yet qualify, for competitive, advanced-level study. Sheridan graduates’ broad learning objectives best prepare them to enter programs focused towards a media career.
Additional information
By taking this suite of media courses, you’ll learn about your interests and abilities while charting a course for more advanced media studies.
You’ll exit the program with a broad, foundational skill set that will prepare you for advanced educational opportunities in a variety of creative fields.
You’ll be qualified to compete for entry into Sheridan programs such as:
- Journalism
- Visual Merchandising Arts
- Advertising
Career opportunities
A Media Fundamentals certificate is a big first step on the journey towards a media career. After completing the program, you’ll be ready to thrive in whatever media studies discipline you choose to specialize in.
You’ll be prepared to compete for entry into Sheridan programs such as:
- Bachelor of Film and Television
- Journalism
- Visual Merchandising Arts
- Advertising Account Management/Advertising and Marketing Communications – Management
- Technical Production for Theatre and Live Events