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College Certificate - Media Fundamentals (PMDAF)

Sheridan College

Trafalgar — Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 16,206
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description In the Media Fundamentals certificate program, students will be introduced to a broad range of media skills to prepare them for advancement into further media studies. Students will acquire basic skills and concepts in: Web and computer technology Sound and camera Television and film production Media history Communications theory Visual design Radio Students will also refine academic skills such as research, writing, and preparing and delivering presentations, which will serve them no matter which area of media studies they choose to pursue. Students will exit the program with a broad, foundational skill set that will prepare them for advanced educational opportunities in a variety of creative fields. Graduates will be qualified to compete for entry into Sheridan College programs such as: Journalism Visual Merchandising Arts Advertising The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to: Write and/or produce targeted assignments in a variety of common media formats and styles. Describe the relationship of media to the larger social/historical/cultural/political context. Express researched opinions on current Canadian political and social environments. Conduct basic media research. Critique various media content and form (film, television, newspapers, and advertising) and participate in peer reviews. Identify the visual components of still and moving images that convey ideas and meaning. Produce still and moving images to demonstrate basic techniques of visual language. Analyze fictional and non-fictional narrative forms (e.g. story, news) and how they shape social reality. Describe the effective use of sound in film and television. Produce an elementary soundtrack. Use software applications for the production of print and rich media. Develop an education and career plan within the range of media career options.
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 16,206
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Trafalgar

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

1430 Trafalgar Road

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1967, Sheridan has grown from a local college of 400 students to one of Ontario’s leading postsecondary institutions, educating approximately 22,500 full-time studies students every year on three campuses in three Ontario cities – Oakville, Brampton, and Mississauga. An award-winning institution, Sheridan attracts students from across Canada and around the world. Sheridan’s 175,000 alumni play a critical role in shaping the future of society in the fields of arts, business, community service, health, technology, and the skilled trades. Located in Brampton, one of the fastest-growing...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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