Media Communications in Canada is a rapidly changing environment which requires motivated individuals who possess discipline, flexibility and creativity. The information age is open to those with analytical and conceptual skills and the flair to recognize and act on new opportunities.

An appropriate academic background for this program would include the foundation skills developed in the traditional secondary/post-secondary courses which stress research, information synthesis and application of process to achieve results. Performance, arts and media courses should be chosen sparingly to develop and indicate career interest.

Ryerson’s Bachelor of Arts (Radio and Television) program is designed to prepare students to perform a wide variety of tasks which make up the profession of electronic communications.

The program provides an integrated series of courses to equip students with practical skills and a foundation of theoretical knowledge.

The first two years of the program provides common foundation courses in the mainstream elements of Radio and Television. In the professional courses, students are able to achieve increased specialization in the latter two years. The fourth year allows students to both emulate and practice within industry while continuing to explore the aesthetic and technical forces which are transforming this complex industry. Students may concentrate on writing/creative, management practices or audio/video production. A variety of projects in the practical courses apply the theoretical elements to effectively communicate ideas using existing and new media. All of the professional training is paralleled with the Liberal Studies and English Literature courses which enhance the entire four years of study.

Liberal Studies

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and four upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.

Minors

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson (with exceptions), and are eligible for only one Minor. Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible restrictions. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.