Red River College Polytechnic

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Creative Communications

Red River College Polytechnic

Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Communication and Media Studies, Other
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,141
International: $17,312

Year 1 Books and Supplies: $4,000.00

Careers:Influencer

Description:

Creative Communications prepares students for careers in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, and public relations. The program gives students a high degree of knowledge and competency in order to obtain entry-level positions in a broad spectrum of communication-based jobs. Courses in these core areas are augmented by training in such areas as desktop publishing, creative writing, marketing, and writing for the web.

Students have access to a television studio, radio station, editing suites, a Foley studio, and computer labs. Because applicants considered eligible by the selection committee will be tested according to the date of the completed application, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the February 28 deadline. An application is complete when all supporting documentation has been submitted.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Manitoba Grade 12 (English Literary Focus 40S or English Transactional Focus 40S recommended).
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Portfolio
Successful completion of entrance tests: reading ability, spelling and grammar, general knowledge, and professional awareness, completion of take-home assignments (autobiography and resume, a photo essay, and a portfolio of work samples), and participation in an interview.

This is a special selection program. Your portfolio will be evaluated and assigned a score that reflects your potential for success in the program. If your portfolio score is within acceptable range you will be invited to attend a mandatory information session. If your portfolio score does not fall within the acceptable range, your application will be cancelled.

* 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.

Modified on July 01, 2022