Digital Production, Writing and Design, Certificate

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Arts & Humanities

Length

8 months

Entrance awards

Students who are new to Camosun are eligible for a number of entrance awards and bursaries.

Entrance awards

A hands-on approach to digital media studies

Start in September

In the Digital Production, Writing and Design program you'll be using digital media tools to create products to be used in a variety of ways, such as advertising and marketing materials and to tell stories using media tools.

This is a 10-course, two-semester program which can be taken full time or part time. The program will help you to understand how digital media tools can be used to create products for a variety of final uses.

The certificate in Digital Production, Writing and Design is an applied, hands-on approach to digital media studies with an emphasis on digital production and writing courses, along with theory.

Work experience option

You have the option of extending your program with an internship to gain real-world experience and connections that will help you start your career in communications. Normally the work term will be scheduled for the summer, following the second academic term.

After completing your work term, you will graduate with a Certificate in Digital Production, Writing and Design - Internship Designation.

Transfer your credits

This program has been designed with the intention of providing transfer credit, so you can continue your studies at UVic, VIU and other BC institutions, as well as in Camosun's diploma in Arts and Science Studies. This certificate can also lead to a full block transfer to Royal Roads University's Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication program.

Demand on Vancouver Island

There is a demand for media tool skills in a wide variety of occupations. The largest and most dynamic field in southern Vancouver Island is for communication specialists who can do everything from producing company newsletters to providing public relations services and marketing strategies. There is a substantial market for producers of content management-based web services, video producers and photographers. And there are still openings in traditional media doing everything from promotion and writing to editing and working on air.

What you'll learn

Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.

Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

You'll explore digital video and audio production, web design, digital photography and writing journalism and writing for the web. Supporting courses in interpersonal communication, communication and technology, and mass media will provide the needed background for working in the digital media world.

The certificate in Digital Production, Writing and Design is an applied, hands-on approach to digital media studies with an emphasis on digital production and writing courses, along with theory.

Marketable skills

With your certificate in Digital Production, Writing and Design in hand, you'll know how to:

use media tools and design to efficiently capture, create and manipulate digital products
communicate effectively, concisely and persuasively to meet audience and client needs
support and promote the effectiveness of others in the workplace
plan, produce, implement and evaluate a digital media product
function in a responsible and accountable manner respecting individuals, communities, and the legal and ethical standards of the communication industry
develop and apply workplace preparation strategies and skills

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Digital Production, Writing and Design

$9,647 (domestic)
$15,540 (international)

Digital Production, Writing and Design, Internship designation

$10,311 (domestic)
$17,140 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Curriculum & courses

Admissions and fees

Start in September

Ready to get started? Get your application in for the September intake.

This is a 10-course, two-semester program which can be taken full time or part time.

Admission requirements

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.

Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

One of:

C+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

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Contact us

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If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your classes contact artsci@camosun.ca.

Lois Fernyhough

Chair, Communications

In addition to developing communications courses for the Communications department, Lois currently teaches CMNS 100 (Introduction to Communication), C ...

Melissa Mills

Instructor, Digital Production, Writing and Design

Currently teaching Graphic Communications, Melissa is also a self-employed graphic designer. She has been offering her clients professional design and ...