The document summarizes a one-year communication and media foundation program at Centennial College in Ontario. The program is designed to prepare students who do not initially qualify for college media and communications programs. It covers both practical and theoretical principles to develop students' English skills, familiarity with media platforms, and portfolio work. Upon completing the program, students will have gained the necessary eligibility and skills to apply to Centennial College's diploma programs in journalism, broadcasting, film, or advertising and marketing communications.

1. Communication and Media Foundation Programs Leading
to Diplomas and Degrees in Media and Communications
Centennial College’s one-year post-secondary media and communication program in
Ontario is designed for students who wish to study media and/or communication related
program at a college or university but do not meet eligibility criteria laid down by the
colleges in Canada.
It is an intensive preparation program that covers theoretical principles as well as practical
understanding to produce focused media solutions and written communications. The focus is
on helping students learn to use appropriate vocabulary, terminology, basic numeracy and
communicative strategies and write and present for a variety of media platforms.
This foundational media education program is a right choice for those who:
Wish to obtain eligibility for college programs in advertising and marketing
communications management, journalism or broadcasting and film
Want to explore various career opportunities associated with different communication
and media programs
Wish to gain more clarity on which career path to choose in this field to
achieve their specific career goals
Program Details
The communication and media foundation program runs for one year through two
semesters and covers a wide selection of subjects, including Essential English
Skills, Introduction to Media, Multimedia, Exploring Digital Culture, Developing
Communications Portfolio Skills, Exploring Digital Culture, Media Writing and
Business Communications.
The benefits of this program are:
Development of effective communication skills
Familiarity with various social media platforms
Understanding of media forms and audiences
Knowledge of traditional and non-traditional communication methods
Developed English language skills
Ability to write for various social media platforms
Understanding of media environments and workplaces and practices
Program Outcomes
The graduates of this program learn to:
Effectively use English language to write communications for different social media
platforms
Effectively use presentation techniques appropriate for various media platforms
Use basic numeracy skills
Use communication strategies for the development of effective visual and written
communications

2. Understand the Canadian broadcasting regulations
Develop job search strategies and early career success strategies
Examine their own roles and responsibilities as global citizens
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who apply to Broadcasting and Film, Journalism or Advertising and Marketing
Communication Management programs with the college but do not meet eligibility
requirements for any of these programs may receive an alternate offer to this program at
the college. For this, students will be required to submit a copy of secondary school diploma
certificate or equivalent and scores in English Grade 12 C or University or equivalent.
Opportunities upon Program Completion
The communication and media foundations program is intended to help students assist in
getting admission in media and communication related programs at the college. During this
program, the students get an opportunity to hone their visual and written communications.
They develop all basic skills and knowledge that make them eligible to apply for diploma or
degree programs at the college.
The graduates develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates the knowledge and skills they
have gained during the tenure of the program. The qualified students receive an offer to the
advanced three-year diploma programs in journalism, broadcasting and film or advertising
and marketing communications.
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