1. Breaking into Broadcasting Industry
Careers in broadcasting and films can be exciting and rewarding. The industry offers all
sorts of job opportunities in technical, management and creative areas, along with a wide
variety of supporting roles. Although the industry is fiercely competitive but there is no
reason why one shouldn’t succeed, with thorough understanding of broadcasting industry,
brilliant and creative ideas, excellent technical skills to carry out creative production.
How to Break into Broadcasting Industry?
A program in radio and television broadcasting can help you realize your dreams. There are
a number of broadcasting schools in Canada that offer post-secondary programs in
broadcasting and film. However, it is recommended that you make a thorough research
before enrolling in a particular program. It is important to ensure that the program you
choose sets you on the right career path and helps you fulfill all your specific career goals.
Centennial College’s three-year post-secondary film and radio broadcast program
prepares you with the creative, technical and managerial skills that you will need for
building careers in films, television and radio. You will be exposed to a variety of
techniques and industry practices, while studying about the industry in-depth. The course
combines classroom learning, hands-on training, portfolio development and a 15-week full-
time industry field placement. The emphasis is on helping students develop a balance
between the artistic and commercial aspects of the broadcasting industry.
What Will You Study?
The broadcasting and film program at Centennial College Toronto is a comprehensive as
well as intensive program that covers all aspects of films, radio and television. It runs
through six semesters, covering a wide range of subjects in the areas of photography,
writing for media, camerawork and lighting, screenwriting, editing, documentary, radio
production, story works, film making, tools and processes for communicators, radio
production, TV studio, sound to picture design, and on-air promotions.
While gaining technical skills for creative production, you will also learn about workplace
issues, history of broadcasting, film appreciation and analysis, and media business and
entrepreneurship. The program also teaches you about broadcast career management.
Practical Hands-on
During the program, you will get opportunities to participate in student films and TV,
journal and a student-produced news magazine TV show that airs live and online. You will
also have access to digital HD equipments, systems and broadcast studios. The program
also incorporates a 15-week industry field placement component, allowing you to put your
learning into practice and gain hands-on experience working in a real life setting. This will
give you an idea of how industry works and what employers expect from their workforce.
Career Options

2. As a program graduate, you will able to pursue your career with web production
companies, corporate and commercial TV/Film production houses, production companies,
feature and series film producers or radio and television stations, including specialty
channels.
You may also consider studying further by applying your academic credits towards an
articulated program with the associated universities, institutes and professional
associations. This will help you upgrade your knowledge and skills and seek more advanced
career options upon graduation.
Enrolment Guide
You can send your completed applications to the college, along with a copy of secondary
school diploma certificate and scores in English Grade 12 C or university or equivalent.
With this, you will need to complete a written test given to you by the college, and submit
a portfolio of work and a resume that includes your media related experience and two
letters of recommendation.