Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Programs
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Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
COMMUNICATION,MEDIAANDFILM
Communication,MediaandFilm
Bachelor of Arts (Honours or General)
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Analyzes traditional mass media and newmedia formations;
explores cultural, social, political and economic implications of
dynamic changes in the contemporary media environment
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Required areas of study include communications theory and
research methods
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Provides on-campus, state-of-the-art production facilities
complemented by the campus’ CJAM Radio-99.1 FM and
The Lance
student newspaper
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Includes possible internships at organizations such as CBC-
Windsor, WDET (Detroit), Media Street Communications, Suede
Productions, and the Centre for Teaching and Learning
The Communication, Media and Film program offers you
opportunities in practicum or internship courses to obtain on-
the-job skills in your area of specialization. We place people in
Windsor, Detroit and Toronto.
Career Tracks
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Digital media production and post-production
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Advertising, public relations and message design
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Research and policy analysis for media, private sector and
governmental/non-governmental organizations
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Public opinion research
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Media writing, print and digital journalism
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Public advocacy and community media
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Education (with additional studies)
Visual Arts andCommunication,MediaandFilm
Digital JournalismandCommunication,MediaandFilm
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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This combined honours degree in Communication, Media and Film
and Digital Journalism offers you an academic foundation along
with the tools of the modern journalist’s trade
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Integrates academic study with professional training
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From first year, you will learn skills of researching, reporting,
interviewing, writing, photography, editing, producing features and
other projects
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Includes both Communication, Media and Film courses and Digital
Journalism courses
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Communication, Media and Film courses including studies in new
and digital media theory and production, communication theory
and research methods, media literacy, and popular culture
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Digital Journalism courses study the theory and ethics of
journalism in a rapidly changing technological landscape
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Industry professionals are both instructors and guests in the
program, and opportunities for professional internships and part-
time employment are a key element.
Career Tracks
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Mainstream and alternative journalism
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Professional writing and production
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Communication for business, government and non-governmental
organizations
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Teaching (with additional studies)
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Law (with additional studies)
DramaandCommunication,MediaandFilm
DRAMATICART
Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
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Internationally recognized professional actor training program
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Attracts students from across Canada, the US and Europe
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Courses include: acting technique, scene study, Shakespearean
performance, voice, improvisation, movement, theatre history and
other electives in Dramatic Art
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Faculty members include professional actors and directors
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Special workshops, senior core courses and University Players
performances directed by guest artists. More than 10,000 patrons
attend University Players’ productions each year
Career Tracks
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Professional theatre, film and television acting
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Directing
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Graduate studies in acting and directing
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Education (with additional studies)
Drama in Education and Community
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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Prepares students for careers in community, institutional and
educational settings
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Provides training in creative play, storytelling, lesson planning,
theatre for young audiences, theatre for social action and
developmental psychology
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Teaches the application of drama and theatre as it relates to the
elementary/secondary curriculum
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Includes teaching placements in both elementary and secondary
schools
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Includes community-based projects driven by social issues
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First-year courses include creative drama, nature of theatre,
English literature and psychology
Career Tracks
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Elementary and secondary schools and/or special education (BEd
is required after this degree)
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Social service agencies
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Theatre for young audiences
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Graduate studies in drama therapy, drama in education, applied
theatre and education
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Workshop leading
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Counselling
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Play leading
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Program co-ordination
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Entrepreneurial possibilities
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Community drama specialization (facilitation of drama and theatre
work across the lifespan)
Dramatic Art
Bachelor of Arts (Honours and General)
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Provides a broad education in theatre and creativity
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Combines directing, theatre history, lighting design, scenic design,
stage management and performance courses
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Includes introductory courses for first-year students in dramatic
art, theatre history, design and technical theatre, dramatic
literature, language or science options and work in production labs
at University Players
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First year is designed to provide students with a broad base in
dramatic art and the liberal arts
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Includes internship and Work Study opportunities for senior
students
