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Media Foundation
(P111)
Program Details
- Program Code: P111
- Credential: Ontario College Certificate
- Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $5,170.00 *
- International Tuition: $20,615.00 **
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2024 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2024 | Not Available | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
The Media Foundation program offers you the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs. You will have the opportunity to explore courses in photography and image manipulation, storytelling, audio production, interactive media and visual storytelling techniques.
Full Description
The Media Foundation program offers you the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs. It includes courses in photography and image manipulation, storytelling, audio production, interactive media and visual storytelling techniques.
The Portfolio class offered in semester 2 will help you create a portfolio, which can be used to submit for further studies in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Game – Art, Video Design & Production and other college and university programs requiring a portfolio for admission.
Program Requirements
The Media Foundation program requires students to have access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:
- laptop or desktop
- CPU: 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U or equivalent
- graphics: Intel UHD graphics 620 or equivalent
- RAM: 4–8GB
- screen: 13-inch (1,920 x 1,080)
- storage: 256GB SSD
- additional storage: 1TB Portable HD
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
The Media Foundation program provides a general knowledge base for further studies in our Interaction Design and Development, Game – Art and Video Design & Production programs, where students will be immersed in more specialized knowledge.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course NameE |
|---|---|
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MFND1001 | Media Research |
| MFND1002 | Drawing Fundamentals |
| MFND1003 | Visual Design Fundamentals |
| MFND1004 | Storytelling |
| MFND1005 | Photography Fundamentals |
Semester 2
| Code | Course NameE |
|---|---|
| MFND1012 | Digital Drawing |
| MFND1016 | Introduction to Multimedia |
| MFND1017 | Interaction Fundamentals |
| MFND1018 | Resource Filmmaking |
| MFND1019 | Digital Portfolio |
| VDES1000 | Mise-en-Scène & Film Structures |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Develop creative concepts and ideas through a variety of techniques and in a range of formats.
- Choose appropriate tools, techniques and applications to create media assets and presentations.
- Incorporate researched opinions expressed in mainstream and social media technologies into presentations and reports.
- Utilize current and relevant search strategies and techniques for information fact-finding.
- Apply industry practices to written proposals and print documents, visual storyboards and interactive presentations.
- Choose visual strategies, historical concepts and precedents in the analysis of past and present trends.
- Create original photographs and videos through a variety of techniques and processes.
- Choose appropriate narrative structures and vocabularies to analyze media and evaluate meaning, coherence, connections and effectiveness.
- Utilize a variety of industry standard audio/video software applications and techniques in the creation of media for a wide range of platforms.
- Use a variety of current industry-standard media tools and techniques to develop self-promotional materials.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$5,170.00 *
International Tuition
$20,615.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
Please note: students who start the program in January (winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Media & Performing Arts
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2015
Email: media@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Media and Performing Arts and classes take place at our St. James Campus, located at 230 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On-campus information sessions are available. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an upcoming session.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Program Description
Program Overview
The Media Foundation program offers you the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs. You will have the opportunity to explore courses in photography and image manipulation, storytelling, audio production, interactive media and visual storytelling techniques.
Full Description
The Media Foundation program offers you the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs. It includes courses in photography and image manipulation, storytelling, audio production, interactive media and visual storytelling techniques.
The Portfolio class offered in semester 2 will help you create a portfolio, which can be used to submit for further studies in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Game – Art, Video Design & Production and other college and university programs requiring a portfolio for admission.
Program Requirements
The Media Foundation program requires students to have access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:
- laptop or desktop
- CPU: 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U or equivalent
- graphics: Intel UHD graphics 620 or equivalent
- RAM: 4–8GB
- screen: 13-inch (1,920 x 1,080)
- storage: 256GB SSD
- additional storage: 1TB Portable HD
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
The Media Foundation program provides a general knowledge base for further studies in our Interaction Design and Development, Game – Art and Video Design & Production programs, where students will be immersed in more specialized knowledge.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course NameE |
|---|---|
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MFND1001 | Media Research |
| MFND1002 | Drawing Fundamentals |
| MFND1003 | Visual Design Fundamentals |
| MFND1004 | Storytelling |
| MFND1005 | Photography Fundamentals |
Semester 2
| Code | Course NameE |
|---|---|
| MFND1012 | Digital Drawing |
| MFND1016 | Introduction to Multimedia |
| MFND1017 | Interaction Fundamentals |
| MFND1018 | Resource Filmmaking |
| MFND1019 | Digital Portfolio |
| VDES1000 | Mise-en-Scène & Film Structures |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$5,170.00 *
International Tuition
$20,615.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
Please note: students who start the program in January (winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Develop creative concepts and ideas through a variety of techniques and in a range of formats.
- Choose appropriate tools, techniques and applications to create media assets and presentations.
- Incorporate researched opinions expressed in mainstream and social media technologies into presentations and reports.
- Utilize current and relevant search strategies and techniques for information fact-finding.
- Apply industry practices to written proposals and print documents, visual storyboards and interactive presentations.
- Choose visual strategies, historical concepts and precedents in the analysis of past and present trends.
- Create original photographs and videos through a variety of techniques and processes.
- Choose appropriate narrative structures and vocabularies to analyze media and evaluate meaning, coherence, connections and effectiveness.
- Utilize a variety of industry standard audio/video software applications and techniques in the creation of media for a wide range of platforms.
- Use a variety of current industry-standard media tools and techniques to develop self-promotional materials.
Contact Us
School of Media & Performing Arts
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2015
Email: media@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Media and Performing Arts and classes take place at our St. James Campus, located at 230 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On-campus information sessions are available. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an upcoming session.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Visit St. James Campus
Book campus tourVisit St. James Campus
Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms
Media Foundation
(P111)
Program Details
- Program Code: P111
- Credential: Ontario College Certificate
- Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $5,078.00 *
- International Tuition: $19,847.00 **
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2023 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2023 | Not Available | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Program Overview
The Media Foundation program offers students in Toronto the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs.
Full Description
The Media Foundation program offers you the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs. It includes courses in photography and image manipulation, storytelling, audio production, interactive media and visual storytelling techniques.
The Portfolio class offered in semester 2 will help you create a portfolio, which can be used to submit for further studies in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Game – Art, Video Design & Production and other college and university programs requiring a portfolio for admission.
Program Requirements
The Media Foundation program requires students to have access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:
- laptop or desktop
- CPU: 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U or equivalent
- graphics: Intel UHD graphics 620 or equivalent
- RAM: 4–8GB
- screen: 13-inch (1,920 x 1,080)
- storage: 256GB SSD
- additional Storage: 1TB Portable HD
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
The Media Foundation program provides a general knowledge base for further studies in our Interaction Design and Development, Game – Art and Video Design & Production programs, where students will be immersed in more specialized knowledge.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course NameE |
|---|---|
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MFND1001 | Media Research |
| MFND1002 | Drawing Fundamentals |
| MFND1003 | Visual Design Fundamentals |
| MFND1004 | Storytelling |
| MFND1005 | Photography Fundamentals |
Semester 2
| Code | Course NameE |
|---|---|
| MFND1012 | Digital Drawing |
| MFND1016 | Introduction to Multimedia |
| MFND1017 | Interaction Fundamentals |
| MFND1018 | Resource Filmmaking |
| MFND1019 | Digital Portfolio |
| VDES1000 | Mise-en-Scène & Film Structures |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Develop creative concepts and ideas through a variety of techniques and in a range of formats.
- Choose appropriate tools, techniques and applications to create media assets and presentations.
- Incorporate researched opinions expressed in mainstream and social media technologies into presentations and reports.
- Utilize current and relevant search strategies and techniques for information fact-finding.
- Apply industry practices to written proposals and print documents, visual storyboards and interactive presentations.
- Choose visual strategies, historical concepts and precedents in the analysis of past and present trends.
- Create original photographs and videos through a variety of techniques and processes.
- Choose appropriate narrative structures and vocabularies to analyze media and evaluate meaning, coherence, connections and effectiveness.
- Utilize a variety of industry standard audio/video software applications and techniques in the creation of media for a wide range of platforms.
- Use a variety of current industry-standard media tools and techniques to develop self-promotional materials.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$5,078.00 *
International Tuition
$19,847.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Please note: students who start the program in January (Winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Media & Performing Arts
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2015
Email: media@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Media and Performing Arts and classes take place at our St. James Campus, located at 230 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On-campus information sessions are available. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an upcoming session.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Program Description
Program Overview
The Media Foundation program offers students in Toronto the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs.
Full Description
The Media Foundation program offers you the chance to explore a variety of media career options while developing the skills necessary to succeed in diploma and advanced diploma media programs. It includes courses in photography and image manipulation, storytelling, audio production, interactive media and visual storytelling techniques.
The Portfolio class offered in semester 2 will help you create a portfolio, which can be used to submit for further studies in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Game – Art, Video Design & Production and other college and university programs requiring a portfolio for admission.
Program Requirements
The Media Foundation program requires students to have access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:
- laptop or desktop
- CPU: 8th generation Intel Core i5-8250U or equivalent
- graphics: Intel UHD graphics 620 or equivalent
- RAM: 4–8GB
- screen: 13-inch (1,920 x 1,080)
- storage: 256GB SSD
- additional Storage: 1TB Portable HD
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
The Media Foundation program provides a general knowledge base for further studies in our Interaction Design and Development, Game – Art and Video Design & Production programs, where students will be immersed in more specialized knowledge.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course NameE |
|---|---|
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| MFND1001 | Media Research |
| MFND1002 | Drawing Fundamentals |
| MFND1003 | Visual Design Fundamentals |
| MFND1004 | Storytelling |
| MFND1005 | Photography Fundamentals |
Semester 2
| Code | Course NameE |
|---|---|
| MFND1012 | Digital Drawing |
| MFND1016 | Introduction to Multimedia |
| MFND1017 | Interaction Fundamentals |
| MFND1018 | Resource Filmmaking |
| MFND1019 | Digital Portfolio |
| VDES1000 | Mise-en-Scène & Film Structures |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$5,078.00 *
International Tuition
$19,847.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Please note: students who start the program in January (Winter term) will be required to attend classes during the summer months (May to August).
** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Develop creative concepts and ideas through a variety of techniques and in a range of formats.
- Choose appropriate tools, techniques and applications to create media assets and presentations.
- Incorporate researched opinions expressed in mainstream and social media technologies into presentations and reports.
- Utilize current and relevant search strategies and techniques for information fact-finding.
- Apply industry practices to written proposals and print documents, visual storyboards and interactive presentations.
- Choose visual strategies, historical concepts and precedents in the analysis of past and present trends.
- Create original photographs and videos through a variety of techniques and processes.
- Choose appropriate narrative structures and vocabularies to analyze media and evaluate meaning, coherence, connections and effectiveness.
- Utilize a variety of industry standard audio/video software applications and techniques in the creation of media for a wide range of platforms.
- Use a variety of current industry-standard media tools and techniques to develop self-promotional materials.
Contact Us
School of Media & Performing Arts
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2015
Email: media@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Media and Performing Arts and classes take place at our St. James Campus, located at 230 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On-campus information sessions are available. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an upcoming session.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Visit St. James Campus
Book campus tourVisit St. James Campus
Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms