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Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Research and Interviewing
JRN1135
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Social Media
JRN1165
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
News Writing
JRN1205
This is an introductory course in news writing. It covers the practical application of the fundamentals of news writing and introduces the student to a range of simple news stories.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Visual Technology I
JRN1210
The use of a photo, natural sound, or video can be very impactful when reporting a story. In Visual Technology I students are introduced to the equipment and software needed to report over multiple platforms. In this course students will learn the basics of operating a professional camera, shot composition and video production as well as editing and visual design
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Journalism Law and Ethics
JRN1240
This is an introductory course about law and ethics as they pertain to journalism. It covers the principles and practices of journalism, as well as the legal restrictions that apply to the profession.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 2
Course details
Multimedia News Writing
JRN1185
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Reporting
JRN1190
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Audio and Video Presentation
JRN1220
Vocal training and on-camera delivery are the focus of the Audio and Video Presentation course. Students begin the course learning techniques to improve their on-air speaking style and move on to learning to work with the camera when producing a visual story. Confidence, movement and interview techniques are reviewed as well as tailoring your approach for various formats and platforms.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Photojournalism and Design
JRN1230
This course will introduce students to the requirements for taking photos for news reporting. Students will practice techniques to prepare photos and write accompanying text for digital and traditional media outlets. They will use InDesign to layout news pages and present other visual content such as infographics and social media cards.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Visual Technology II
JRN1250
In Visual Technology II students build on the skills learned in Visual Technology I, producing on more complex stories and layering elements.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
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 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
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
JRN2115
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: 98
- Credits: 7
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- 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
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Field Placement (Journalism)
FPLT2210
- Hours: 80
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: JRN1135 AND JRN1160 OR JRN1165 AND JRN1205 AND JRN1240 AND OHS1320
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Long-form Reporting
JRN2235
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: JRN2200 OR JRN2205
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Advanced News Lab
JRN2240
- Hours: 126
- Credits: 9
- Pre-Requisites: JRN2110 OR JRN2115
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Story Development
JRN2255
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: JRN2090 OR JRN2095
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal 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.