Program Overview

Telling compelling stories and providing context to relevant issues at the forefront of current events is what a career in television and digital news is all about. With Fanshawe's Broadcast Journalism – Television News program, you'll learn to find the heart of every story, and gain the technical knowledge to share it with your audience in a variety of mediums. Graduate from this exciting 8-month graduate certificate program with the practical journalism training and experience you need for a career as a journalist, videographer, producer, editor or writer.

Program Details

Program Code
TVN2
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
30 weeks

Canadian Students

Start Dates
Locations
Availability

Full Time Offerings

2024 September
London
Open
2023 September
London
Closed

International Students

Start Dates
Locations
Availability

Full Time Offerings

2024 September
London
Open
2023 September
London
Closed

Your Learning Experience

The world of journalism is constantly changing, requiring a diverse skill set across television and digital media. Our industry-trained and experienced faculty will teach you how to write effective news stories and shine in front of a camera, as well as how to operate cameras, edit footage, write captivating news copy and conduct compelling interviews. You’ll also gain comprehensive knowledge of television and digital media production, directing and research, graduating as a versatile videographer, capable of adapting to any situation and work environment.

 

Take your media career to the next level, by studying in Canada’s premiere broadcasting centre, an industry-leading live news studio and green screen facility. You will apply your learning in a hands-on working environment creating current content for and producing a weekly live news program which airs on Rogers TV. You’ll also have the opportunity to expand your portfolio of experience and network with industry connections during a two-month internship in a newsroom. Graduate with a diverse set of storytelling skills that are applicable in a variety of media jobs.

 

For students interested in studying further, Brock University and Fanshawe College have developed an articulation agreement, which gives you the opportunity to obtain a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies, as well as a graduate certificate in Journalism - Television and Digital News. Students may start at either institution and receive credit transfer, graduating with both a degree and graduate certificate in only four years.

 

Career Information

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Broadcast Journalism - Television News program will join the evolving world of broadcast journalism in roles such as:

●      Television journalists

●      Anchors

●      Videographers

●      Producers

●      Storytellers

●      Editors

●      Writers

 

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Research, write, and read prepared news stories ethically and independently for delivery on multiple platforms.
  2. Analyze the legitimacy of news sources and the implication of stories to create content designed for various audiences.
  3. Conduct interviews, operate equipment in the control room, and collaborate with a production team to deliver newscasts.
  4. Track weather and breaking news of local, national, and international significance to disseminate information to television and digital audiences.
  5. Shoot and edit video news stories using industry-standard hardware and software to inform television and digital audiences.
  6. Perform all journalistic duties following industry regulatory, ethical, and legal guidelines.
  7. Develop and apply networking strategies to support professional goals in the journalism industry.
  8. Create a multi-skilled journalist portfolio to display versatile content creation and dissemination skills.
  9. Deliver news as an on-air anchor to a television audience.

 

Program coordinator:

Lisa Green

 
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.

Tuition Summary

London

Canadian Costs
$5,660.76
Total Cost of Program
International Costs
$16,778.80
Total Cost of Program

*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.

 

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