Humber’s Media Communications diploma program trains you in multimedia, marketing, web design and writing, new media, and videography. In the Media Communications program, learn how to: – research, write and design communications such as press releases, brochures and profiles – use graphic design, photography and videography to enhance written content – design, write for, and edit effective websites – create and edit content using current software applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver – produce corporate video and audio for the web and other applications – learn how to establish and operate a business through a course in freelance and project management. Courses are designed with industry input, ensuring you are learning current and relevant information in state-of-the-art labs from industry experts – people who know the trends and challenges of communications. The practical training in this program also includes an industry work placement.

According to a study by Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS), a private investment firm, companies are increasing their spending on media relations and communicating their brands with stakeholders. It’s a trend which is expected to continue. The skills you learn in Media Communications will prepare you for a career in this expanding field. As a media communications specialist, you will help organizations better engage clients, partners, employees and reporters by developing compelling external and in-house communications that inform, persuade and motivate. With broad-ranging skills and knowledge in multimedia, marketing, web design and writing, social media, and videography, graduates find work in the marketing and communication departments of businesses, organizations or government departments, and as freelance communications professionals.