Centennial College

Course Details

Childrens Media

Course Description

Centennial College's Children's Media program not only teaches you how to create the memories and childhood heroes of a new generation, it does so in a one-of-a-kind way. Guided by industry professionals at the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design, this first-of-its-kind in Canada program teaches you to create, manage and market numerous media products for the rapidly growing children's market. This graduate certificate program explores various media including television, interactive digital media, books and games. This range allows you to hone your creative storytelling abilities, business skills and production management practices for the development of unique and innovative educational or entertaining children's media content. You also learn all about the major components of the children's media industry, including production, budget, financing, marketing, publishing and business management. Lastly, you develop insight into child development and the social and ethical issues related to entertaining children. To ensure that you are ready to begin your career as a skilled content producer, the one-year Children's Media program includes industry events and an industry field placement in a Canadian media organization. These opportunities allow you to build networking skills and gain contacts to assist in your career launch and growth.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Career Outlook Children's writer Marketing specialist Project manager Content manager Children's TV producer Children's multi-platform producer

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