Graduate Certificate in Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic
Centennial College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 4,551 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
May 2024
* tuition 2 semesters Canadian students; CAD 15,693 - tuition 2 semesters International students
Introduction
- Program Code: 6438
- School: School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Program Type: Graduate Certificate program
- Program Length: 1 year/ 2 semesters
- Location: Story Arts Centre
The Publishing - Book, Magazine and Electronic program is one of the most prestigious programs of its kind in Canada. Hands-on education will prepare you for employment in a wide variety of areas in the publishing industry.
Established in 1974, this unique and award-winning publishing graduate certificate program has earned several accolades for academic excellence and its graduates' career success.
In this School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design program, you'll learn to:
- Be an integral part of the team that helps to shape the evolution of Canada's cultural and literary landscape;
- Publish e-books;
- Help build the careers of the next generation of writers in the publishing industry;
- Take part in publishing the bi-yearly On the Danforth magazine.
An industry field placement will round out your experience in the Publishing program at a book or magazine publisher in Toronto. During this time, you'll acquire critical working experience, industry knowledge and professional relationships as you initiate your new career.
A career in book, magazine or online publishing promises a world of innovation, stories and culture that integrates your creative, marketing and business skills.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- ENGL-700 Professional English Communications
- PB-700 Introduction to Publishing
- PB-701 Writing for Publication
- PB-702 Editing
- PB-703 Content Management
- PB-705 Elements of Publishing Design
- PB-706 Copyright, Contracts and Permissions
- PB-799 Storyworks
Semester 2
- PB-750 Book Editing
- PB-751 Magazine Editing
- PB-752 Magazine Marketing
- PB-753 Book Marketing and Sales
- PB-754 Applications of Publishing Design
- PB-756 Publishing for Screen
- PB-790 Field Placement
Program Outcome
Program Highlights
- The accelerated two-semester format will cover all facets of the publishing process, including e-books and online magazines.
- You'll complete a six-week field placement in the industry.
- The graduate certificate you'll earn reflects a high standard of learning.
Career Opportunities
Companies Offering Jobs
Companies that have hired program graduates include Penguin, Random House Canada, Pearson Education, Toronto Life, Nelson Educational Publishing, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Style at Home, Hockey News, Cycle magazine, Harper-Collins Canada, ECW, House of Anansi, Firefly Books, Outpost Magazine, Cottage Life, McClelland & Stewart, McGraw-Hill Ryerson and Profit.
Career Outlook
- Editorial assistant
- Marketing coordinator
- Social media assistant
- Web editor
- Web developer
- Sales coordinator
- Publicist
- Copy editor
- Design and layout artist
- Fact checker
- Digital marketer
- Advertising sales representative
Areas of Employment
- Trade and educational book publishing
- Consumer and business-to-business magazines
- Online publications
Student Testimonials
English Language Requirements
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