Full-time Programs
JOPB - Journalism: On-Line, Print and Broadcast
Program Entry
September, Fast Track
Program Length
Three-Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma
| Contact: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Andy Sparling | asparling@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Len Arminio | larminio@loyalistc.on.ca |
| Joe Callahan | jcallaha@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Prepare for a career in journalism with the skills to evolve with the industry of the future.
- Gain the competitive edge to meet industry demand with hands-on experience in the fundamentals of reporting and writing for print, radio, television and online with a focus on two areas of expertise.
- Work as reporters, ENG shooters, producers, anchors and editors in the production of internet-based video newscasts, community cable programming, radio programming for 91X, the College’s radio station, and content for The Pioneer, our student-produced community newspaper.
- Learn with a team-based faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Highlights available at www.loyalistcollegejournalism.ca
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment in radio, television, newspaper, magazine and online newsrooms. They work as writers, reporters, photographers, editors, freelancers, web content providers, editorial assistants, videographers, program hosts and news anchors. The skills developed in this program can also lead to careers in public and media relations, and educational, training or industrial video production.
Program Description
Journalism – Online, Print and Broadcast prepares students for today’s journalism and the industry of the future. Students train to be flexible industry professionals in a full range of media, with the opportunity to focus on two areas of specialization.
In first year, students work in simulation labs honing their research, writing, interviewing, technical and performance skills.
In second year, students produce journalism for content for public consumption. They gain on-air experience on the federally-licensed College radio station, 91X; produce a web-based television newscast, QNetNews; and, publish work for the student-produced community newspaper, The Pioneer. Students also generate the content for The Online Pioneer, a convergent website.
In third year, students further hone their craft and learn to flourish in the environment of an integrated newsroom where audio, visual, print, traditional broadcast and online professionals work side-by side. They also gain hands-on experience through an eight-week internship, which enables networking and career development opportunities.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,096 (two semesters)
Consumables Fee: $890
Consumables fees include items that become the property of the student, such as memory storage devices, instruction manuals, guides, subscriptions, and professional memberships.
Driver’s Abstract
Students are strongly urged to acquire their G level driver’s licence during their studies at Loyalist. Students will be permitted to use College-owned vehicles provided they possess a G level licence and a driver’s abstract is obtained through application to the Loyalist College Procurement Services department. College insurance covers students using College vehicles while on assignment.
Admission Requirements
(a) Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U), (M) or (O) level
OR
Recommended academic preparation –
- English, computer literacy, basic photography, knowledge and interest in current events, history, geography, politics, writing, and public speaking.
(b) Advanced Standing: Qualified applicants with a related degree or diploma and/or a minimum of three years of related industry experience may be eligible for direct entry to the second year of study in September, with the approval of the faculty and Dean of Media Studies. Please contact the program coordinator for details.
Opportunities for Further Study
Graduates from the Advanced Journalism program can reserve a place in the Sports Journalism or Public Relations post-graduate certificate programs at Loyalist.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Credit transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2009:
- Algoma University College
- Athabasca University
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Laurentian University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Click here for details and minimum requirements. Graduates may contact the university of their choice to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually.
Curriculum
Year 1 - Semester 1
MEDI 1002 Civic Literacy 1
An analysis of prominent current events and issues, and their relationship to key themes and concepts in economics, politics, law, ethics and twentieth-century Canadian history. The exact content of each course will vary to some degree to reflect developing major Canadian and International current events and issues. The goal is to increase learners' understanding of, and ability to analyze such events and issues, and to generally equip them with the tools to understand the world around them. The course has significant web-based and seminar discussion components.
MEDI 1004 The Learning Portfolio
This course is designed to set up the processes and formats students will use to develop a portfolio representing each skill acquired as they move through the program. The initial learning portfolio will be relatively basic, but new material will replace initial work as the students’ skills develop. The complete portfolio will form the basis of their professional portfolio used in both their search for internships and employment.
JOPB 1000 Reporting and Writing 1
Students will focus on the fundamentals of reporting and writing for four media: print, radio, television and online. Reporting will include the ability to research relevant background material; find, cultivate and interview sources; verify information; present information according to a particular medium; edit materials for both style and accuracy for publication/broadcast; and, understand the publication/broadcast process. Students will recognize the similarities and differences of each media, emphasizing the importance of storytelling.
JOPB 1001 Media Performance
Students will be introduced to vocal performance techniques (projection, speed, articulation, expressiveness, inflection and pronunciation) for radio and online presentation. Students will build on these skills and adapt them to on-camera performance for television and on- camera presentation online.
JOPB 1002 Media Production and Design 1
Students will learn the fundamentals of digital photography for journalists, newspage design and pagination, audio and video production, web authoring and basic web design.
JOPB 1003 The Newsroom 1
Students will participate in introductory workshops in reporting, writing, editing and presentation of journalism in print, radio, television and online simulated newsrooms.
Year 1 - Semester 2
MEDI 1003 Civic Literacy 2
Students will deepen their understanding of prominent current events and issues, and their relationship to key themes in media-related law, political ideology and international affairs.
JOPB 1000 Reporting and Writing 1
Students will focus on the fundamentals of reporting and writing for four media: print, radio, television and online. Reporting will include the ability to research relevant background material; find, cultivate and interview sources; verify information; present information according to a particular medium; edit materials for both style and accuracy for publication/broadcast; and, understand the publication/broadcast process. Students will recognize the similarities and differences of each media, emphasizing the importance of storytelling.
JOPB 1001 Media Performance
Students will be introduced to vocal performance techniques (projection, speed, articulation, expressiveness, inflection and pronunciation) for radio and online presentation. Students will build on these skills and adapt them to on-camera performance for television and on- camera presentation online.
JOPB 1002 Media Production and Design 1
Students will learn the fundamentals of digital photography for journalists, newspage design and pagination, audio and video production, web authoring and basic web design.
JOPB 1003 The Newsroom 1
Students will participate in introductory workshops in reporting, writing, editing and presentation of journalism in print, radio, television and online simulated newsrooms.
Year 2 - Semester 3
MEDI 2000 Civic Literacy 3
Students will deepen their understanding of, and their ability to, analyze prominent current events and issues, and their relationship to media ethics, and the role of journalism and the media in society.
JOPB 2000 Reporting and Writing 2
Building on the basic journalism skills of research, interviewing, content preparation and publishing/broadcasting, students will learn more sophisticated techniques in each of these core areas. Students will also be introduced to the various beats or areas of coverage applicable to a novice/junior reporter in a newsroom in the four media: print, radio, television and online. Storytelling forms will be expanded beyond simple hard news to include diverse forms and lengths, as applicable to the specific medium, such as features, profiles, analysis, etc.
JOPB 2001 Media Production and Design 2
In this advanced course, students will learn how to work in difficult shooting situations and on more complex photojournalism projects. Each student will be required to produce a multi-image photo essay and an audio-visual project suitable for distribution online. Students will learn intermediate skills related to online journalism presentation to meet the demands of audiences and enhance interactivity. Students build their pagination skills and use them to design and paginate several different page types: front page, inside page, sports or entertainment page, photo page and a page of their own stories and photos.
JOPB 2002 The Newsroom 2
The learner will participate in the collection, reporting, editing, production and presentation of journalism in traditional broadcast and print newsrooms. Students will work as full-time reporters, ENG "shooters", producers, anchors, and editors in the production of news and public affairs programming for regular, internet-based video newscasts, community cable programming, and for "91X" (CJLX-FM). They will also work as full-time reporters, photographers, page designers and editors in the production of the weekly community newspaper, The Pioneer. Students will gain experience in the integrated newsroom environment in preparation for third-year.
Year 2 - Semester 4
JOPB 2000 Reporting and Writing 2
Building on the basic journalism skills of research, interviewing, content preparation and publishing/broadcasting, students will learn more sophisticated techniques in each of these core areas. Students will also be introduced to the various beats or areas of coverage applicable to a novice/junior reporter in a newsroom in the four media: print, radio, television and online. Storytelling forms will be expanded beyond simple hard news to include diverse forms and lengths, as applicable to the specific medium, such as features, profiles, analysis, etc.
JOPB 2001 Media Production and Design 2
In this advanced course, students will learn how to work in difficult shooting situations and on more complex photojournalism projects. Each student will be required to produce a multi-image photo essay and an audio-visual project suitable for distribution online. Students will learn intermediate skills related to online journalism presentation to meet the demands of audiences and enhance interactivity. Students build their pagination skills and use them to design and paginate several different page types: front page, inside page, sports or entertainment page, photo page and a page of their own stories and photos.
JOPB 2002 The Newsroom 2
The learner will participate in the collection, reporting, editing, production and presentation of journalism in traditional broadcast and print newsrooms. Students will work as full-time reporters, ENG "shooters", producers, anchors, and editors in the production of news and public affairs programming for regular, internet-based video newscasts, community cable programming, and for "91X" (CJLX-FM). They will also work as full-time reporters, photographers, page designers and editors in the production of the weekly community newspaper, The Pioneer. Students will gain experience in the integrated newsroom environment in preparation for third-year.
JOPB 2003 E-Journalism
Online journalism has existed for many years, but only as an extension of traditional journalism placed within the medium of the Internet. E-journalism will move students beyond the historic approaches to an exciting framework seeking to educate, engage and empower audiences through the maximization of the powers of the Internet and related technology. Students will experience the future of journalism by exploring new storytelling forms, new types of journalism, and prepare for an exhilarating career.
INTN 2006 Internship Preparation
Focusing on presentations by guest speakers, this course will cover career opportunities, job requirements, employer expectations, and tips for survival and success in online, print, and broadcast news operations. Students will also create resumes and cover letter to accompany their professional portfolio. The placement and job search begins here.
Year 3 - Semester 5
JOPB 3000 Reporting and Writing 3
Students will demonstrate a mastery of journalism techniques related to research, interviewing, production of content and publication/broadcast, showing proficiency, adaptability and fluidity in storytelling for the four media: print, radio, television and online. Students will learn the tools used for providing analysis, commentary and content. Advanced forms of journalism, such as enterprise, investigative, documentary, series, and other specialties will be examined.
JOPB 3001 Advanced Newsroom and Publication
The learner will concentrate on either Print/Online or Broadcast/Online housed in the integrated newsroom to report, produce and present journalistic efforts for consumption by the college community and the general public. Opportunities exist to use the news to learn more advanced skills such as adherence to tight deadlines, covering national, provincial or municipal elections, or extraordinary events (for example, a blockade or train derailment). Students may also do feature stories, opinions, editorials, photo essays and design pages containing info graphics such as tables, charts or small maps. Magazine writing and design, and production of documentary or feature material for radio, television or online will enhance the student’s journalistic experience.
MEDI 3000 Freelance and Business Practices
Students will learn how to create a freelance business. It will prepare students to develop proposals and pitches for prospective clients. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of small business practices, including marketing, invoicing and financial management.
Year 3 - Semester 6
INTN 3001 Journalism Internship
The learner will secure, with faculty guidance, an eight-week industry experience in a professional broadcast, print or online newsroom or any related position. This is an unpaid placement commencing upon successful completion of all course work.
JOPB 3001 Advanced Newsroom and Publication
The learner will concentrate on either Print/Online or Broadcast/Online housed in the integrated newsroom to report, produce and present journalistic efforts for consumption by the college community and the general public. Opportunities exist to use the news to learn more advanced skills such as adherence to tight deadlines, covering national, provincial or municipal elections, or extraordinary events (for example, a blockade or train derailment). Students may also do feature stories, opinions, editorials, photo essays and design pages containing info graphics such as tables, charts or small maps. Magazine writing and design, and production of documentary or feature material for radio, television or online will enhance the student’s journalistic experience.
JOPB 3002 Professional Portfolio Development
Graduating students who have completed their learning portfolios, will prepare a professional portfolio representative of their expertise and tailored to their career goals and addressed to prospective employers(s).
MEDI 3000 Freelance and Business Practices
Students will learn how to create a freelance business. It will prepare students to develop proposals and pitches for prospective clients. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of small business practices, including marketing, invoicing and financial management.
