Media Convergence - St. Clair Colle

St. Clair College's Media Convergence program prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary for converged media journalism. The program focuses on multi-platform reporting, convergence management, cross-platform product development, and equipping students for careers in various sectors of the journalism and communications industry. Students will gain practical experience through a capstone convergence production, short-form radio and video documentaries, and an emphasis on entrepreneurial strategies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

St. Clair College's Media Convergence program equips students with the multi-faceted skills needed to thrive in the dynamic field of journalism and communications. The program emphasizes converged media journalism, enabling graduates to excel in any newsroom environment.

Program Objectives:

To develop converged reporting skills across various media platforms, including radio, TV, print, and online.
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of convergence management, equipping them with leadership skills essential for running converged newsrooms in the 21st century.
To cultivate a portfolio of cross-platform products showcasing students' marketable skills in writing, production, on-air, and web journalism.
To prepare students for the demands of modern newsrooms, where multi-skilled journalists are highly sought after.
To equip students with the skills necessary to be successful freelancers or e-lancers, enabling them to file stories to various media outlets from anywhere in the world.

Careers:

Graduates of the Media Convergence program are well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities in the journalism and communications industry, including:

Converged journalists in newsrooms across various media platforms.
Converged newsroom managers.
Freelancers or e-lancers.

Other:

The program includes a capstone convergence production, which serves as a culmination of all cross-platform competencies acquired throughout the program.
Students will produce short-form radio and video documentaries.
The program emphasizes the importance of developing entrepreneurial strategies using multi-platform and web skills.
Students will learn to work in compliance with relevant laws, journalistic standards, and the appropriate practices and principles of the news media industry.
The program is delivered at the MediaPlex, located in downtown Windsor.
The program is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate.
The program starts in September and January.