Earn credit for “doing” as well as “thinking,” as you gain hands-on experience fabricating 3D-printed objects, bending circuits, shooting on 16mm film, building VR experiences, and working in our Critical Making Studio.
Media dominate our world and shape our perceptions of reality. In this popular program, students navigate and engage with the theory, principles and practices that shape our ever-changing media landscape. In Media Studies, you’ll examine the influence of advertising and ideology, the political economy of media corporations, the foundations of media arts, and the ecological impact of media technologies. You’ll also benefit from our interdisciplinary curriculum, learning across subjects from the arts and sciences.
Resume Boosters:
- Explore your strengths and career interests, and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through the new four-year competitive co-op stream, giving you the edge for future career success
- Chart your own course by taking classes from a dozen contributing departments including Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Computer Science, and Political Studies
- Take workshop, internship, and community-based research courses with professors and media professionals and gain experience working with organizations including Artspace, Global TV, Trent Radio, ReFrame Film Festival, and the Royal Academy of Dance
- Build a portfolio of your work with media new and old: compose music, code video games, write blogs, create podcasts, take photos, and report the news
- Gain hands-on experience that will have you rethinking your relationship with your devices by using technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, digital mapping, and 3D printing
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Internet, TV, and Radio Production Manager
Media Executive
App Developer
Music Industry Consultant
Journalist
Advertising and Marketing Executive
Games Developer
Visual Arts Consultant
Exhibit Designer
Creative Consultant
Digital Media Specialist
Animator
Medical Illustrator