Communication and Digital Media Studies - GAS Transfer
Overview
Utilize your Durham College GAS Certificate and become a professional communicator in this general arts and science transfer program. Is social media changing the world for better or worse? How do smartphones shape the way we think and behave? Can popular culture create and challenge stereotypes? Why are ads so effective at persuading people to buy?
You will learn about the fast-changing communication environment in which we live, explore the social and cultural impacts of many media and technology, and hone professionally relevant communication skills. You will develop specialized knowledge about how a range of media forms like TV shows, films, video games, wearables, smartphones, tablets, blogs, social networking platforms and search engines are changing the world. You will become a strong communicator who is able to present your ideas in a variety of forms such as research essays, case studies, journals, blogs, digital stories, mini-TED Talks, debates and videos.
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Admissions
Admissions
Students who have successfully completed a General Arts and Science Certificate - Ontario Tech University Liberal Arts Transfer/University Transfer option at Durham College may apply for direct admission into the second year of the Communication and Digital Media Studies program. Eligible applicants must achieve a minimum grade of 70 per cent in each college prerequisite course with an overall average of 77 per cent or higher.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 77 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | High 70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our college-to-university transfer applicant page.
Career opportunities
- Advertising Expert
- Communications Specialist/Officer
- Content Creator
- Creative Director
- Digital Media Strategist/Storyteller
- Freelance Content Creator
- Journalist
- Professional Editor
- Public Relations Official
- Social Media Co-ordinator/Specialist
Experiential learning
A limited number of fourth-year students have an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum is an experiential learning tool that provides students with opportunities to acquire workplace skills and knowledge, confront the relationship between theory and practice, and cultivate a sense of personal and professional development. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.
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Sample courses
Communication and Digital Media Studies
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.Communication and Digital Media Studies – GAS Transfer
For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
