JOURNALISM –NEW MEDIA

Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program Code PJRNM

Trafalgar Road Campus

IMPORTANT The following is for information purposes only and serves to inform applicants of the possible components to be included in a portfolio submission. Portfolio requirements are subject to change from year to year. Do not submit any portfolio materials unless specifically instructed to do so, after applying to the program. Once you have applied to this program, specific portfolio instructions and submission details will be provided to you in your Sheridan Student Account.

Program Eligibility and Selection Process for Applicants

Eligible applicants will be selected on the combination of the following:

• postsecondary diploma or degree and/or• demonstrated work and life experience

and

• a letter of intent• a résumé

Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted at the time of

application. Preference will be given to candidates with postsecondary credits in journalism and/or

social science. Applicants selected for the program will be notified by mail and their Sheridan email

account. Classes for the fall term begin Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Instructions for Applicants

After applying to the program, applicants will be required to submit a letter of intent and résumé online and will receive submission instructions.

a) LETTER OF INTENT: The letter of intent should be a well-written, persuasive, and

grammatically correct one-page PDF document. It must argue why you believe you are a good

candidate for the Journalism – New Media program and how the program will serve your

future goals. It must also briefly state how you regularly consume news and the sources you

rely upon, explaining which is your current favourite online news source.

The following are important facts to include in the letter (in list form, if you have multiple

examples):

I. College or university courses you have taken that are relevant to journalism

and media.

II. Outside courses or workshops you have attended that are relevant to

journalism and media.

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III. Paid work you have done in journalism or media.

IV. Volunteer work you have done in journalism or media.

V. Other jobs and the names of your employers.

VI. Other volunteer work you have done.

VII. Experiences you have had that demonstrate teamwork.

VIII. Personal hobbies and interests.

IX. Any awards you have received.

X. Your favourite online news source and explain why.

XI. State how you regularly consume news and the mediums you use. (onesentence)

b) RÉSUMÉ

Additional Information

Mobile Computer Technology

Students are required to have a Sheridan approved laptop to participate in the program.

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