June 25, 2014
Laura James is the Digital Content Producer & Strategist at Mulberry
Media Interactive, Matthew Flanagan serves as Digital Content
Coordinator of Movie Services at Astral Media, Violet Edwards,
meanwhile, is a User Experience Designer at Twist Image and Guilherme
Chee works at Interactive Designer at Electrolux in Brazil. What do all
of these people have in common? They are all graduates of the respected Interactive Media Management program at Centennial College.
The interactive media program takes three semesters to complete and is
open to applicants who have completed a college diploma or university
degree in any discipline, or those who have partial post-secondary
(minimum two years) and relevant work experience.
The offering was designed to make students effective producers working in interactive media design
and development, content production and process management. As such, it
emphasizes strategy, user experience, and narrative and management
skills in the interactive digital media industry with an emphasis on
understanding industry, user experience, strategy, processes, job roles
and documentation skills. This is achieved through courses that first
establish a foundation in user experience planning through wireframing,
content structure analysis, practical coding, A/V production for digital
platforms, and management skills. These courses then progress into
advanced business, analytics, technology, and planning documentation
topics. Lastly, students partake in a field placement that sees them
working in the field for ten weeks.
Interactive Digital Industry: There are certain interactive media
industry expectations of which students must be aware. This course
teaches students about the institutions and enterprises that are shaping
interactive media today, and the resulting socio-cultural conditions
they impose. Through guest speakers and industry-relevant research,
students are introduced to various opportunities available to them
within this field. This aspect also allows them to network.
Experience Design Tools: This course is all about analyzing and
working with the standards of the user experience design in the current
web and mobile environment. Issues that are explored include: elements
and principles of visual design, readability, page identification and
navigation systems, as well as constraints of the web environment
including layout design that works across multiple resolutions,
platforms, basic accessibility practices, and managing file sizes and
download times.
Studio Mentorship/ Partnership: As a real life feature, this
Interactive Media course combines class and industry to teach students
about the creation and exploration of interdisciplinary projects in a
real-time development cycle. This is achieved by having students work
collaboratively with both members of the industry and members of the
community at large, while defining personal strengths and career goals.
Entrepreneurship: Because freelance is a common form of
employment in this field, students learn the business structures for
freelancers and studios, considering the business administration and
operation obligations of working freelance or as an incorporated entity.
Topics covered in this course include: guidelines for starting up and
maintaining an interactive media business, accounting advice, business
budgeting/funding, pricing strategies, and community resources
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June 25, 2014
A formal education in advertising and marketing communications
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including media buying and planning, copywriting, direct marketing,
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The discipline is exciting and rewarding yet challenging and demanding.
It involves developing messages and campaigns for a variety of media
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June 25, 2014
Numerous public and private colleges across Canada offer post-secondary diploma programs in biotechnology technician.
Deciding on which college to attend may involve a number of factors,
including program content, accreditation, hands-on training
opportunities, projects and job prospects.
The post-secondary diploma programs in biotechnology typically run for
two years, through four semesters. The focus is on providing students
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June 25, 2014
The role of the court clerk is multifaceted and may include maintaining
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participants prior to legal proceedings, preparing court dockets and
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June 25, 2014
Unfortunately, having a love of music or being musically inclined is not enough to make a profit. Stiff competition prevents anyone who relies on talent alone to enjoy longevity in the industry.
Luckily, there are music education programs that are designed to take a love of music and turn it into tangible knowledge that will ensure success in the industry. One such program is offered at Centennial College under the name Music Industry Arts and Performance.
As the name suggests, the program, u... Continue reading...
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June 24, 2014
Post-secondary education isn't meant to be limiting. While for many the thought of attending school evokes being chained to a desk five times a week and having to give up full-time jobs or other responsibilities, this just isn't the case. In today's day and age there are various options that will allow you to obtain a respected post-secondary credential that employers recognize and that will give you the skills you need to be not only employable but also in demand.
One of the most popular opt... Continue reading...
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June 24, 2014
The type of program you will apply for at post-secondary level will depend on a few factors. Firstly, what type of previous education do you have? Are you a student who just graduated from high school? Are you returning to school after previously completing a college education? Did you graduate from high school years ago and are returning to school for the first time? Additionally, you will want to consider your future goals. Do you plan to go right into the field for which you train? Have yo... Continue reading...
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June 24, 2014
Imagine being part of a team whose sole purpose it is to enhance the social and economic well being of people living in a diverse range of communities. As a form of social planning, this is called community development and professionals within the field work for government, voluntary organizations, corporations and international community settings. According to Prospects, the UK's official graduate careers site, some of the common tasks of these professionals include:
- identifying community sk...
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June 24, 2014
Estheticians are beauty and skin care specialists that help people enhance their personal appearance through a variety of cosmetic treatments, in conjunction with plastic surgeons, dermatologists and other health, beauty and skin care providers. They may also be employed with spas and salons and cruise ships. They may also choose to set up their own beauty and skin care business.
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June 24, 2014
A college program becomes even more
valuable when it doesn't lock you into a particular industry. Training
that is transferable across a range of industries and areas gives
professionals an advantage in competitive arenas such as the business
world.
Centennial College's Business Administration diploma
is an example of a program that trains students for more than one
industry, as the knowledge that is gained can be applied to a variety of
business enterprises. It can also open doors to ...
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