Journalism - Multimedia
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Program Overview
Fanshawe’s award-winning Journalism-Multimedia program prepares you to be a creative and compelling multiplatform storyteller. What you learn in the classroom is put into practice in the newsroom at 106.9 The X. You’ll work as a multimedia reporter, newscaster, podcaster, broadcaster and digital content creator. If you’re interested in making a difference as a journalist, this two-year diploma program is for you!
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Program Details
Program Code
BRJ6
Credential:
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
60 weeks
Canadian Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2024 September
London
Open
International Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2024 September
London
Open
Your Learning Experience
Become a Journalist
Graduates of Fanshawe's Journalism program have exciting media careers across the country and around the world. You gain hands-on experience as a storyteller and newscaster on the country's first-ever CRTC licenced college radio station. Students learn and develop the skills to gather and cover stories in the community, broadcast live, create multimedia articles on 1069TheX.com and share news on social media.
Learn from Experienced Journalists, Reporters and Other Multimedia Journalism Experts
The curriculum for this journalism program includes how to pitch a story, interviewing and reporting, audio production and video skills, digital and social media content creation, Almost 107 podcasting, research, media law and ethics, writing for on-air and online, newscasting and sportscasting, and storytelling on multiple platforms. Your industry-experienced professors care about your success. They have the news industry connections to help you get started in a career that matters.
You’ll apply your skills through an internship within the final term to gain additional media experience, make professional contacts, and have the chance to get hired on full-time. The skills you gain in this multimedia journalism program cross over into communications work and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Experience this Award-Winning Journalism Program
Fanshawe College is the first, and only, educational institution to receive the RTDNA Bill Hutton Award of Excellence for the betterment of broadcast journalism in Canada. Dozens of RTDNF scholarships have been awarded to our journalism students for the work they’ve done while in the program. Graduates go on to successful professional careers in radio, television, and digital news.
Pathway into a Bachelor of Arts
For students interested in further studies, Western University and Fanshawe College have an articulation agreement. You can obtain a Bachelor of Arts - Honours degree with a major in Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) after completing your Journalism-Multimedia diploma at Fanshawe. Both credentials are completed in just four years. There are many learning pathways Fanshawe provides to achieve your BA, even abroad.
Career Information
Fanshawe’s Journalism-Multimedia program prepares students for an exciting and ever-changing career working for radio or television news gathering services in roles such as:
- newscasters
- on-air reporters
- news editors
- news writers
- sportscasters
- researchers
- current affairs producers
- news directors
Graduates also find employment with news gathering businesses.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
As a graduate of Fanshawe’s Journalism–Multimedia program, you will be prepared for career opportunities such as:
Reporter/Editor
Work in local, national or international newsrooms covering everything from politics and crime to sports and entertainment. Live and produced broadcast news coverage with stories shared on multiple platforms.
News Anchor/Writer
Anchor newscasts in an informative and entertaining way for radio, TV and digital platforms. Editorial judgement in writing, story choices, and line-up with attention to legal and ethics for credibility.
Digital Content Producer
Prepare news articles and deliver breaking news quickly to digital and social news platforms. Create and leverage multimedia including video, audio, photos, and social media.
Every single thing I learned from Fanshawe's Multimedia Journalism program has been used in practice. I was exposed to so many unique and exciting learning experiences while working as a journalist for XFM News. From reporting in the field, broadcasting live, and producing content, I got all the real-world experience I needed to make me a competent and confident journalist.
Alessio Donnini
CBC Reporter/Editor
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Report on stories in an accurate, detailed, balanced, professional, and timely manner.
- Apply computer and technical skills to designated production and research functions in journalism.
- Function both independently and as a member of editorial and/or production teams.
- Analyze knowledge from communities, current events and public affairs, and history to interpret and express the context for designated journalism publications and/or productions.
- Develop strategies for personal and professional development.
- Comply with relevant Canadian legislation, standards, and the principles and practices of journalism.
- Write and edit content for the designated media platforms.
- Publish and/or broadcast content for the designated media platforms.
- Apply production skills and use production equipment in the preparation and distribution of content for the designated media platforms.
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Journalism Program Coordinator:
Gina Lorentz
International Admission Equivalencies
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Tuition Summary
London
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.