Diploma in Journalism
Calgary, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 7,619 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* domestic applications deadline | May 23, 2023 international applications deadline
** for domestic students | 22,390.10 CAD/year for international students
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Introduction
Learn the fundamentals of journalism and start a career working for publications or in communications or public relations. Specialize in photojournalism to perfect your photographic style or focus on your writing with courses in editing, layout and design.
Contemporary journalism is an exciting world that offers many opportunities for those seeking to build a career. News writing and photojournalism are the main skills taught in the Journalism program; other specialties including advertising and public relations, publication design, and online journalism are also covered in the first year of study.
In the second year of the program, students may concentrate either on photojournalism or print and online journalism studies.
Photojournalism: Students study advanced lighting, feature, sports, advertising, lifestyle, portraiture, studio, location and staff photography techniques, in addition to portfolio strategies as they apply to digital photography systems and applications required by print media publications.
Students secure their own placements, which are approved by the program, to complete a 4-week work experience internship.
Print & Online Journalism: Students study professional techniques of writing, editing, designing, and laying out newspapers and magazines using desktop publishing techniques. They also practice special photo techniques.
During the last two semesters, students complete practicums, usually at newspapers and magazines.
Credentials and accreditation
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Journalism with a major in Photojournalism.
Accreditation
There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the School of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for more information.
Transfer Options
The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:
Photojournalism
- Athabasca University
- Griffith University
- Mount Royal University
- Royal Roads University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of Calgary
- University of South Wales
Print and Online
- Athabasca University
- Griffith University
- Royal Roads University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of Calgary
- University of South Wales
Ideal Students
Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue job opportunities with newspapers and magazines, public affairs offices, advertising agencies and other information and entertainment organizations. Potential positions include:
- journalist
- reporter
- technical writer
- public relations specialist
- public affairs officer
- photojournalist
- photographic editor
- page designer
Career potential for graduates varies slightly by major.
Curriculum
In the second year of the program, students may concentrate either on photojournalism or print and online journalism studies.
Photojournalism - Students study advanced lighting, feature, sports, advertising, lifestyle, portraiture, studio, location, and staff photography techniques, in addition to portfolio strategies as they apply to digital photography systems and applications required by print media publications.
Students secure their own placements, which are approved by the program, to complete a 4-week work experience internship.
Print & Online Journalism - Students study professional techniques of writing, editing, designing, and laying out newspapers and magazines using desktop publishing techniques. They also practice special photo techniques.
During the last two semesters, students complete practicums, usually in newspapers and magazines.