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Humber College

Toronto , Ontario ,Canada

Ontario Graduate Certificate in Radio and Media Production

In Humber’s Radio and Media Production graduate certificate program, students develop the skills to make entertaining and engaging broadcasts and podcasts. Imagine combining the experience of your degree or diploma with new skills in audio storytelling and broadcasting. Graduates of our program are working in all aspects of radio and podcast production across Canada. Many are instrumental in some of Canada's most popular podcasts, and some have been recognized at the 2019 Canadian Podcasting Awards.

Students get hands-on experience in radio and audio production studio techniques; on-air announcing, newscast performance and sports reporting; hosting live music and public affairs programs; writing stories, shows, commercials and scripts, radio programming and promotions; interviewing techniques and more. They produce exciting audio and visual content including video and podcasts in Humber’s leading-edge production studios.

Students learn about the latest trends and developments in broadcasting and podcasting, and prepare for careers in media production including on-air, on-camera, online and social media.  They create original digital audio content and experience the thrill of having their work distributed by broadcast on the radio, podcast streaming or other means including social media.

Students take intensive classes and workshops with expert faculty where they apply their new skills to studio and broadcast operations.  By second semester, students can choose to perform live in our streaming or broadcast radio stations as a music host, newscaster or announcer. Hands-on training in on-air performance is provided through Humber’s student radio station, on 96.9FM, which is also streamed online and through various listening apps. Alternatively, students can choose to focus on creative studio production techniques and on-air operations.

Work Placement

This program includes a work placement component to give students an opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in their area of interest in the radio and audio production industries. The 160 hour placement is done in the summer semester after two semesters of study and practice. 

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 56

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

  • Tell informative and entertaining stories using audio and other related digital media suitable for dissemination via various media.
  • Perform and broadcast on-air in a variety of scripted and non-scripted ways to engage target listeners on multiple platforms.
  • Make Innovative audio media applying historical traditions and emerging societal imperatives for a variety of audiences.
  • Comply with regulatory obligations and ethical practices in the radio business.
  • Produce audio and other digital content using appropriate software and hardware.
  • Collaborate professionally to strategize innovative radio programming and promotion that is engaging and achieves identified business targets.  

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma or diploma

Minimum IELTS Scores

  • Graduate Certificate (Overall 6.5 AND No band below 6.0)

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 18910 CAD
    Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
    Application Fee: 100 CAD
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