Centennial College's Communications and Media Foundations program provides students with a solid base of skills for communications, media knowledge, terminology and English language development required to succeed in specialized programs like advertising, journalism or broadcasting. The one-year program teaches skills like using social media, producing written and media communications, applying appropriate vocabulary, and examining one's role as a global citizen. Students take 13 courses covering topics like media theory, digital culture, and developing a communications portfolio. Upon completion, students receive automatic acceptance into Centennial's three-year programs in Advertising, Broadcasting, Film or Journalism.