西三一大學(xué)

We are surrounded and influenced every day—for better and worse—by video, stories, social media, and constant connectivity. Employers across industries are actively seeking talented and well-trained communication professionals. The Media + Communication program at TWU prepares you to effectively speak, write, and visually communicate in order to engage and transform our media-saturated world.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) MEDIA + COMMUNICATION

As a student of Media + Communication, you will take courses that encourage critical thinking as you develop your skills in written, spoken, and visual communication. You will have the opportunity to specialize in Media Studies, Professional Writing, or Leadership Communication, with minors available in Film Studies and Professional Writing.

MEDIA + COMMUNICATION HAS THREE STREAMS OF COURSES

Specialize in one area you are passionate about, or combine courses from each.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION:

Courses in this stream cover a wide range of topics, such as relational, intercultural and organizational communication.

MEDIA STUDIES:

This stream offers courses in production and criticism. Production focuses on filmmaking, with opportunities for graphic design and game-making courses. Our criticism courses will help you engage with popular culture through in-depth examinations of film, video games, social media, and more.

PROFESSIONAL WRITING:

Our writing stream prepares you to work in a wide range of writing-intensive careers, like public relations, journalism, and marketing.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Small class sizes and individual attention from professors

Summer travel studies abroad

Valuable internships to gain experience with potential employers

Events like our Cinergy Film Festival and student literature readings that offer opportunities to publicly share your work

Student media on-campus, like the award-winning Mars’ Hill newspaper, which allows you to develop real-world media production and writing skills

Laurentian Leadership Centre program in Ottawa, with internships on or near Parliament Hill

Production facilities featuring multimedia computer labs, a sound studio, equipment for film production, and a set of historic video game systems

CAREERS IN MEDIA PLUS COMMUNICATION

A degree in communications prepares you for a variety of inspiring careers, in:

• Journalism
• Film
• Television
• Advertising
• Public relations
• It is also a highly valuable degree in the fields of business, law, and post-graduate education.