New Media Communications and Design Diploma  

Full-time Starts: September Two years Fees, entire program: $6,375* Prince George campus

Careers

What our grads are doing:  

• Website design and maintenance (including freelance)
• Graphic design and layout
• News reporting
• Post-production in a print shop
• Designing ads
• Video work (shooting and editing)
• Photography
• Master control (TV)
• Digital communications officer

Why choose CNC?  

• Learn using both Mac and Windows platforms with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, and Flash.
• Program is the only one of its kind in the north-central BC.
• Developed in close co-operation with industry, ensuring that you’ll have the skills employers are looking for.
• Internships with local companies.
• You’ll graduate with a professional-quality digital portfolio—a powerful job search tool.

Admission requirements  

1. Successful completion of Grade 12 with English 12, or English 12: First Peoples, or ABE/CCP Advanced Certificate (with English 045 or equivalent).
   

2. a) A minimum score of 4 on the essay portion of a Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test. For a schedule of LPI tests at CNC, contact the College Foundations Division at 250-561-5826. Students may also write the LPI at other locations in Prince George or elsewhere. For a list of test dates/locations across the province, visit www.ares.ubc.ca/LPI . Out-of-province students can also consult this website to arrange for private sittings.

   b) If the LPI is unavailable, students must write the CNC English Proficiency Test. Students must achieve a minimum score of 4 on the essay portion.
   

3. Submission of an acceptable digital portfolio by April 24 (see “Digital portfolios” below)
   

4. Submission of a statement outlining computer skills and proficiency. Students must have some experience with computers and computer software. However, a high degree of experience is not required.
   
   Note: Students who believe they need to upgrade their computer skills should contact CNC’s Continuing Education Department or College and Career Preparation Department, or a college or university in their region. Students who need upgrading or remedial work in other areas should contact the Counselling and Advising Department.
   

5. Submission of a statement outlining relevant background and experience, career goals, and motivation for entering the program.

Digital portfolio 

Digital portfolios must demonstrate ability and potential in at least one (and preferably several) of the following areas:

• Writing
• Video / film
• Publishing
• Music / sound
• Journalism
• Dramatic arts
• Website creation
• Communications
• Photography
• Other fine arts
• Graphic arts and / or design (traditional or computer-based)

The portfolio must consist of 3–10 examples of your work in one or more of the above areas. If you have questions, please contact the Arts and Science Divisional office (250-561-5815) for referral to an instructor.

Portfolios are assessed on the basis of skill, design, and creativity. Portfolios must be mailed or brought to the College by April 24. They can be dropped off at the Admissions office.

Selection process 

If there are too many applicants for the number of seats, the following selection process is used:

1. Language Proficiency Index test: Students must receive a minimum score of 4 on the essay portion of the LPI test or CNC English Proficiency Test, and will receive selection criteria points that are equivalent to their test score. For example, a score of 4 on the LPI will be equivalent to 4 points, a score of 5 provides 5 points, and so on to a maximum of 6 points.
2. Digital portfolio: 6 points maximum
3. Statement on reasons for entering the program, relevant background and experience, and career goals: 1 point maximum
4. Geographic location (awarded to students who are residents of Northern, rural and remote areas): 1 point

Program outline 

StudentAid BC eligibility 

StudentAid BC is for British Columbians who need help to pay for their post-secondary education. Not everyone qualifies for student loans or other forms of assistance. Please make sure you understand all the eligibility criteria.

How to apply 

See Applying to CNC

You might also be interested in . . .

• Advanced Professional Communications Certificate
• Fine Arts Certificate  
• University-level English courses

 The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice. 

*Approximate tuition fees for 2009-10 -- subject to change. Includes fees such as Students' Union fee, technology fee, etc. Does not include books, tools, and supplies. Fees for international students are higher.