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Courses - September 2025
Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Across Contexts
COMM1085
This course explores the intersections of reading, writing, and critical thinking with an emphasis on academic and workplace competencies for the 21st century. Through regular reading, writing, and discussion, students will develop the ability to analyze texts, construct well-supported arguments, and express their ideas effectively by learning to meet the expectations of selected audiences, purposes, and contexts. The course also provides a foundation for understanding the complexities of research, information literacy, and ethical communication in relation to various contemporary social and cultural issues.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Foundations in Presentation Skills - Media
COMM1837
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop and hone their presentation skills to achieve a professional and confident image that connects with an audience in person and on camera. Verbal and physical communication and performance skills will be emphasized through presentations of various materials. Students will also develop skills in conveying and pitching their creative ideas to others.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Media Tools and Technology I
MDIA1010
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Introduction to Media Ethics
MDIA1100
This is an introductory course about law and ethics pertaining to media content creators, including journalists and other on-air professionals. It covers the principles and practices of journalism and the legal restrictions that apply to the profession. Students will be introduced to the regulations and standards that govern radio programming in Canada, including various codes of conduct, key CRTC regulations and how stations comply with them. Students will gain knowledge in the protection and respect of intellectual property rights as they relate to copyright and plagiarism, and be educated on defamation as outlined in the Libel and Slander Act. Students will develop an understanding of the ethical implications and potential societal impacts of disseminating manipulated media, including deepfakes.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Introduction to Audio and Video Editing
MDIA1110
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Social Media and Digital Marketing
MKT1495
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 2
Course details
Writing for Media Basics
COMM1645
Writing for Media Basics focuses on the impact of effective writing on career development in the media and communication fields. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of news writing and develop practical skills in the basics of television and online writing through a range of simple news stories.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Digital Imaging and Visual Literacy
MDIA1020
In this introduction to digital imaging, students will learn fundamental camera operation with a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Focus, composition and exposure will form the groundwork that will combine with other technical aspects to provide students with a strong foundation of practical imaging skills. The interrelations of technique and aesthetics will be emphasized. Students will achieve an introductory skill level for the application of photographic images, including the requirements for taking photos for news reporting, the use of InDesign to lay out news pages, and the development of a portfolio.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Media Tools and Technology II
MDIA1040
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: MDIA1010
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
The Art of Storytelling
MDIA1095
This course forms the basis for further studies in media programs, providing students with the opportunity to craft and deliver their own stories, including stories for audio, video and mobile devices. The art of storytelling is a fundamental component of media and communications; media students will draw on these experiences throughout their future academic and professional careers. Students will learn and follow a formalized process for storytelling projects and practice a variety of story structures and formats. They will produce a final project utilizing the media of their choice.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Introduction to Web Platforms
MDIA1120
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Creative Thinking and Content Generation
MDIA1130
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Level 3
Course details
Freelancing and Career Development
ENTR2075
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Advanced Digital Design
JRN1140
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
News Development
JRN2095
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
News Lab
JRN2116
In this course, students move news stories from idea through development to audience-ready presentation using a broad range of digital storytelling tools, distribution methods and a dynamic website with a defined target audience. Emphasis is placed on the creation of high-quality digital output that meets the expectations of news-industry employers, as well as audience. Cross-platform storytelling experience helps students become agile digital storytellers who develop their stories against firm deadlines. Social media comes into play as tools for, sourcing, collecting ad publishing news stories.
- Hours: 84
- Credits: 5
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- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Feature Reporting
JRN2205
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: JRN1180 OR JRN1185 OR MDIA1020
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Student must pass one course, selected in the from available course options.
Level 4
Course details
Field Placement (Journalism)
FPLT2210
- Hours: 80
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: JRN1165 OR MKT1495 AND OHS1320
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Long-form Reporting
JRN2235
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: JRN2200 OR JRN2205
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Advanced News Lab
JRN2241
As an extension of News Lab, this course focuses on the production of news and feature stories using a broad range of digital storytelling tools, distribution methods and a dynamic website with a defined target audience. Students produce multimedia news stories, features, columns and opinion pieces for the Spoke website, prepare live and pre-recorded reports for CJIQ-FM, produce video stories suitable for a TV news magazine, and respond to audience feedback to their journalism. Again, social media come into play as tools for sourcing, developing and publishing stories.
- Hours: 112
- Credits: 6
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Story Development
JRN2255
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: JRN2090 OR JRN2095
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Student must pass one course, selected in the from available course options.
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- 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.