The Journalism program equips students to create professional quality text and visual news content for use in print- and web-based media. Using the most current technology, including digital still and video cameras, audio recorders, cell phones and laptop computers, students will learn to tell stories about people and events in their communities. Advertising in all its contemporary forms, as well as public relations, corporate communications, and media relations, are also covered in this two-year diploma program. The courses are designed to serve the needs of students entering the work force today, and to respond to the evolving demands of the news media, which is hungry for skilled workers. Instruction in this hands-on program is provided by a strong team of journalists who have extensive experience in all forms of print and visual news-gathering and communications. In the first two semesters of the program, students will study a broad cross section of all media disciplines. In the second year, students have the option to specialize in either the Photojournalism option, or the Online and Print Media Journalism option.
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Grade 12 English
Required: Alberta High School diploma or equivalent with at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents. All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
