This two-year Ontario College Diploma program provides students with the broad base of skills and knowledge required to begin careers as professional writers. Students learn to write for print and the Internet in a wide variety of formats. Students gain an understanding of how professional writers change their voice depending on the context in which they are writing. Students also acquire the necessary skills to write independently and collaboratively in freelance and organizational settings.

Students learn from professionals from a variety of writing fields. Students also complete seven weeks of field work gaining valuable practical and networking experience in the community.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Have good written and oral communications skills.
• Are curious, well-organized, and have an analytical nature.
• Can work independently.