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!
Program Details
Program Code
BRJ6
Credential:
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
60 weeks
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 September
London
Open
2024 September
London
Closed
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 September
London
Open
2024 September
London
Closed
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.
- capture and produce photos, video and other visual elements for website articles and social media posts for immersive multimedia storytelling.
- adhere to journalistic ethics and copyright law in the creation and use of multimedia in multiplatform news stories.
- leverage multimedia production activities to maximize a competitive advantage within the professional landscape.
Related Programs
Academic School
Journalism Program Coordinator:
Gina Lorentz
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent,
or a
mature applicant with the following course
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Students who do not meet the admission requirements are
recommended for academic
upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of
enrolment. Alternatively, applicants missing the required courses
may want to consider our one-year Pre-Media
Preparatory Program. Upon graduation, applicants meet all the
admission requirements and have had some exposure to most programs
in the
School of Contemporary Media.
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.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 79 |
| IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
| CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
| PTE Academic | 53 |
| Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
| ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
| Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Recommended Academic Preparation
Recommended Academic Preparation
- Grade 11 Visual Arts (M) or (O) OR Grade 12 Visual Arts (M)
OR Grade 12 Media Arts (M)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Communications Technology (M)
- Grade 12 Business and Technological Communication (O)
Recommended Personal Preparation
Recommended Personal Preparation
- Experience in radio or television newsrooms or student radio
station or community cable television
- The applicant should develop voice and poise through public
speaking activities, drama workshops, etc., as well as being an
aware consumer of news and information programs
- Maturity and a sense of responsibility are a decided asset
for a potential Broadcast Journalist
- To function successfully in this program, students must
possess above average written and spoken English language
skills
- Industry research to develop a clear understanding of
industry work ethic, deadlines and competitions
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
- Assessment of Applicant's skill set relevant to the program based on a Supplemental Form
Post-Admission Requirements
Post-Admission Requirements
Courses
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| WRIT-1037 | Reason & Writing 1-Contemporary Media | 3 | ||
| This course will introduce contemporary media students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. | ||||
| BRJR-1046 | News/Sports/Voice | 3 | ||
| An introduction to news and sports announcing, and newscast lineup skills. Attention will be paid to story selection and the use of audio. Voice development techniques are taught, and students are coached to improve their on-air presentation skills. | ||||
| BRJR-1047 | Interview/Research/Storytelling | 3 | ||
| Learn interview skills and apply critical thinking to become a credible, creative, and compelling storyteller. Students are taught how to form a story pitch with purpose and produce longer-form audio stories and interviews. Emphasis is on fact-based storytelling, verifying information, fairness in coverage, scripting, and editing. | ||||
| BRJR-1048 | Newsroom Lab/Audio Production | 3 | ||
| Newsroom lab training prepares students to perform the day-to-day duties of a newscaster, reporter, and editor in the College's state-of-the-art Broadcast Centre. Technical training is provided for Adobe Audition and the computer newsroom system. Students learn how to stay on top of current events, develop news contacts, and practice the professional and ethical requirements of a live working newsroom. | ||||
| BRJR-1049 | Newswriting | 2 | ||
| An introduction to broadcast news writing with emphasis on clear, concise, and conversational storytelling. Students learn how to find story focus, attribute information, be legally fair, and have correct facts and grammar when writing stories and newscasts. | ||||
| BRJR-1045 | Inclusive Journalism | 3 | ||
| The course focuses on the role of journalists to cover racialized and marginalized communities in our diverse society. Students will be educated on the history and rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Unconscious bias is discussed, and how to have inclusive, diverse and equitable representation and perspectives in a range of stories. | ||||
| POLI-1015 | Canadian Politics 1 | 3 | ||
| This course will introduce students to the ideas and concepts that are crucial to understanding politics. Students will learn to employ the correct terminology and identify the key players in their coverage of the Canadian political scene. | ||||
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.