Course Description

Program Description Master the skills of effective, fact-based communication through experience in print, radio, television, and the ever-expanding opportunities on the web. Mohawk's Journalism program gives you the practical skills and knowledge to succeed as a journalist or communications professional in today's multimedia news environment. Whether you want to be a print or television reporter, on-air host, or work behind the scenes, you'll receive the hands-on training and experience you need to enter the exciting world of journalism.You will practice the craft of reporting with state-of-the-art digital equipment, under the guidance of industry professionals. Program Highlights: Canada's first journalism program to incorporate accessible media production as part of the core curriculum. Cutting-edge multimedia tools and skills that will uniquely position you in the content creation job market after graduation. What You'll Learn: Principles and practices of professional journalism. Professional story telling and communication skills. Research and data evaluation techniques. How to effectively use social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook to engage an audience. Content production for real organizations. Mohawk's Journalism program has the highest overall student satisfaction rate of any 3-year journalism program in Ontario.

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