PROCESO DE FORMALIZACIÓN

n Two year diploma

n Photojournalism and Print & Online Journalism Majors n Fall start n e-learning CONTACT US Phone: 403.284.8849 or Email: [email protected] PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Journalism in the 21st Century 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.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW YOUR CAREER

Graduates from the Photojournalism option may find employment with newspapers and magazines, wire services agencies, public relations and advertising agencies, and other information and entertainment media, as an independent photojournalist, photographer, photographic editor or page designer.

n Graduates of the Journalism program have a 90% employment

rate.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Students with higher grades usually experience more success in SAIT’s programs.

ADMISSION AND SELECTION

n Applications for Fall 2015 are accepted Oct. 15, 2014 to Sep. 18,

2015

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

n At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language

Arts 30-2 or equivalents.

n All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency

prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

SELECTION

There are no additional selection requirements. Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.

Second year Photojournalism Option

n Based on academic standards and portfolio content of published

work, applicants will compete for one of the 16 seats available. Marking: The photo instructor will work with industry professionals to evaluate and rank submitted student portfolios. This rank will be added to specified academic marks.

COSTS AND SUPPLIES

Tuition and fees (Subject to change) n Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.

n International students, please refer to International Student Fees. n Student funding, please to Financial Assistance.

Books and supplies (Subject to change)

n First-year books and supplies cost approximately $500. n A $400 security deposit to use a SAIT issued laptop.

All first-year Journalism students are required to purchase a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (approximately $1,200) and electronic flash (approximately $500). Cameras and flashes must meet requirements that will be specified by your photography instructors.

n The second year Photojournalism option is a fully digital program.

Students may wish to upgrade digital camera equipment that will be compatible to program specifications. In the second year, Photojournalism option, you can expect additional costs up to $7,000 for digital photography equipment, supplies and books.

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PHOT 216 Visual Journalism I 3 credits PREL 218 Marketing and Communications for Journalists 3 credits PUBL 210 Media Software for Journalists 3 credits RSCH 203 News Research for Journalists 3 credits WRIT 230 Writing for Journalism 3 credits

Semester 2

JOUR 251 News and Feature Writing 3 credits JOUR 254 Online Journalism I 3 credits JOUR 258 Ethics for Print and Online Journalists 3 credits PHOT 256 Visual Journalism II 3 credits PUBL 261 Publication Planning & Design 3 credits

Photo Journalism Major Second Year

Semester 3

JOUR 302 News Writing and Editing 3 credits PHOT 320 Lighting and Illustration for Photojournalists I 3 credits PHOT 325 Photojournalism for Print Media I 3 credits PHOT 334 Advanced Workflow for Photojournalists 3 credits PHOT 336 Visual Journalism III 3 credits

Semester 4

PHOT 350 Lighting and Illustration for Photojournalists II 3 credits PHOT 353 Freelancing and Portfolio Production 3 credits PHOT 355 Photojournalism for Print Media II 3 credits PHOT 366 Visual Journalism IV 3 credits PHOT 385 Photojournalism Work Experience 3 credits Total Credits 60

PROGRESSION

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

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) at 403.284.8849 for more information.

TRANSFER OPTIONS

Transfer with Diploma to...

Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

n Athabasca University n Griffith University, Australia n Mount Royal University n Royal Roads University n Thompson Rivers University n University of Calgary

n University of Gloucestershire, UK n University of Lethbridge

n University of New Brunswick, Saint John n University of South Australia

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.

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