Film & Media

Program Overview

Trent University's Film & Media program explores the cultural impact of film, media, and pop culture, while developing students' creative skills through workshops in filmmaking, photography, and game design. The program empowers students with media literacy and prepares them for careers in the dynamic and media-driven world, including roles such as Communications Specialist, Advertising Executive, and Game Creator.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: Explore the influence of film, media, and pop culture on modern culture while developing creative skills through hands-on workshops.
• Program Description:
• This specialization examines the theoretical and historical aspects of film and media.
• Students create a portfolio of their own work.
• Small intensive workshops in photography, podcasting, filmmaking, visual arts, and game design are offered.
• Develop media literacy and prepare for dynamic careers in a media-driven world.

Careers:

• Featured Career: Communications Specialist (analyzing and implementing communication strategies, developing marketing plans, and maintaining media relations)
• Salary Range: $16.00-$47.18/hr
• Jobs in Canada: 105,900
• 10-Year Job Outlook: 36,200 (Source: Government of Canada)
• Other Career Opportunities:
• TV and Radio Producer
• Advertising and Marketing Executive
• Author
• Web Content Manager
• Events Planner
• Game Creator
• Videographer
• Journalist
• Cultural Critic

Other:

• Resume Boosters:
• Hands-on workshops in game creation, podcasting, and radio broadcasting
• Use Super-8 and 16mm film to create experimental films