Youll learn the basics of journalism, including ethical news reporting, and then branch out in various areas, including marketing, public relations, and social media or digital content creation. In the first year, youll dive into news writing, basic photography, marketing, advertising, public relations, publication design, and online journalism. Youll build a solid foundation in journalism skills, preparing you for various career opportunities in media, marketing, digital media and more. In your second year, youll refine your writing, editing, layout design, and digital publishing skills. Youll work on various writing formats, from news features to blogs, and gain experience in editing, business writing, copywriting, and public relations. The program culminates in a simulated newsroom experience where youll create content for SAIT's online newspaper.
This field offers the flexibility to blaze your path, whether as a freelance writer or photographer or working for a company or a news organization.