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Program Code: 09501
CIP Code: 50.0102
PGWP Eligible: N/A
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Start Dates: September
Program Length: 2 semesters
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Program Overview

Are you passionate about media and looking for a unique program that will allow you to find the right career path?  
 
At Humber Polytechnic’s Media Foundation program, you will develop creative media skills through hands-on learning in our labs and studios. You will design, capture, and edit images with the Adobe Suite; learn about the tools of film making through viewing, capturing video, and editing your own short films; and use our broadcast television simulation studio to experience the production of live content with current technology. In the second semester, you will customize your learning by selecting elective courses that build on your skills, and you will learn how to become a branded, freelance media maker. Throughout the program, our professors will guide you through dynamic creative projects and assignments designed to help you gain the practical skills and confidence you need to make the right choice for your future. Media Foundation is inclusive and accessible—no matter your background, you belong here.
 
Pathways
 
Media Foundation offers transfer credits for a number of FMCAD diploma programs. As well, students who do not have university English, but who receive a 65% in their WRIT course in the first semester of Media Foundation, will meet the requirements needed to apply to many degree programs at Humber.
 
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A core value in Media Foundation is accessibility. We believe all students should have the opportunity to learn, and we will work with you to help you succeed. If you feel that you would be better suited to part-time study, please contact the program co-ordinator who will help you make a plan for completion over two years.

The Humber Advantage

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Caleb Buys

Taking Media Foundations was one of the best decisions I ever made! The diversity of the program let me explore all the options I could possibly have in the industry and find what my calling in the media industry really was! I also learned so many valuable skills to help me along the way. I made lifelong friends in this program. Creative, smart, and caring people who I am better for having in my life.”

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Nicoro Vassell

Meet Nicoro Vassell. After graduating from the one-year Media Foundation certificate, Nicoro is pursuing further study in Humber's Broadcast Television Videography diploma program.

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Accessibility is a core value in the Media Foundation program, and all students learn the skills to create accessible media so that their stories can reach the largest audience.

In their reflective response to the online course Making Accessible Media (MAM), included as part of Media Foundation curriculum, Tate Smirle (2021-2022 cohort) recorded their response, wrote a transcript, uploaded a braille font to their computer, printed out the pages, and created the raised dots of braille on a sheet of paper by hand.

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Expert Faculty

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Vincenzo Bertillo

Vincenzo Bertillo, B.F.A. (Hons.) Film Production and Screenwriting, is a writer and director with years of experience. His work has been featured in several prestigious film festivals and aired on national television. His latest short film, "Out of Play," will be released in 2024. 

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Yhasmina Garcia Martinez

Yhasmina Garcia Martinez is a media content creator based in Toronto who graduated with honours from the Media Foundation program (2018) and the Broadcast Television program (2020) at Humber College in the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts. She has been involved in media for over 10 years in a variety of roles, including research, videography, editing, photojournalism, and production. She values inclusion and access in every project. 

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Yuetong Liu

Yuetong Liu is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who previously lived in Beijing and Guangzhou. In addition to her filmmaking career, she serves as a film programmer and an art administrator for different film festivals in Toronto, Canada.

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Sheila Pohle
After studying graphic design, Sheila Pohle embarked on a career working full time for several advertising, graphics, and marketing agencies, attaining awards--including Gold and Silver Communicator and PROMO!--while working on a wide variety of projects. Since 2018, Sheila has brought her skills into the Graphic Design for Print & Web, Media Foundation and the Design Foundation programs at Humber College where she teaches, Illustrator, Illustrator Advanced, Design for Media, and Web Design.
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Amanda Soriano
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With over 10 years of experience working in various communication roles at George Brown College and Humber College, my expertise lies at the intersection of marketing, digital communications, and storytelling. In addition to my post-secondary communications experience, I have also successfully operated my own wedding photography business for the past three years and have had my work featured in the Toronto Star, Global News, and The Knot magazine.

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Matt Weeks

A Humber Polytechnic graduate, Matt Weeks has been working in the broadcasting industry since 2011.

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Anne Zbitnew

Anne Zbitnew (she/her) is a Humber graduate and has been teaching in the Media Foundation program since 2000. She studied at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in the Faculty of Disability Studies and has a master's from York University's Faculty of Environmental Studies. Anne is the project lead for Making Accessible Media (MAM), an open-access accessible online course that reaches all Humber Faculty of Media & Creative Arts (FMCA) students and is the basis for collaborations around accessible media-making with industry leaders. She is the project lead for Accessibility as Aesthetic in Broadcast Media, a media project that partnered FMCA Broadcast Television and Videography (BRTV) students with disability-identified experts, and co-leads (with Cole Swanson) Art in Access, an arts incubator and a place for knowledge exchange and mobilization about access to arts education.

Your Career

A career in media can take you in many directions: video production, journalism, public relations, interactive media, advertising, and digital design and imaging. Our program allows you to experience all these possibilities and will help you decide where you want to go next. 

In your second semester, you will choose electives that will provide you with more advanced training and help you prepare for your next step – and we’ll help you apply to other programs that will lead you to your media career of choice. Our goal is to set you up for success.

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Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
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Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.

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Media Foundation Program at Humber

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The above video, about students' experience in the Media Foundation program, was directed and produced by Media Foundation students Bright Osei-Agyeman, Alisha Beauvais and Kodiac Bennett.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by July 15, 2024 to receive your Application Fee Credit. Applications for September will remain open as long as the program availability status shows Open.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

Contact Us

Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Call 416-675-3111 or email enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

Domestic applicants can book a one-on-one advising appointment with an admissions representative.

International Applicants Enquiries

Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Anne Zbitnew, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 75488
anne.zbitnew@humber.ca

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How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Find an employer willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.

Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to register as an apprentice.

Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

If you’re in high school – grade 11 or 12 – you can earn co-op education credits through work placements in some skilled trades.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

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Get help narrowing down your program options or book a one-on-one pre-enrolment advising appointment with one of our Recruitment Officers.

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Book a virtual appointment with a Student Mobility Advisor learn more about getting Transfer Credit(s) for previous post-secondary experience, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), and Pathways options.

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

  • Academic

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
      •  Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)

    or

    or

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

  • English Language Proficiency

    All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

  • International Credit Evaluation

    Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

International Academic Equivalency

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Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

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Fees & Financial Aid

The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters was:

  • domestic: $4,041.74
  • international: $17,645.88

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

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Additional Costs

 Approximately $600 - materials and equipment.

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.

Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

Humber Pathways include:

  • Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
  • Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.
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