- Overview
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission
- Experience Learning
- Opportunities
- Program of Studies
- Additional Information
Program Highlights
- Gain a competitive advantage in producing accessible content.
- Program is offered in a sequential, executive delivery format designed for working professionals looking to enhance their accessible media skills or move into the accessible media industry.
- Courses developed and taught by industry professionals.
- Opportunities for work integrated learning, industry experience, and attendance and participation at conferences.
- Online delivery – a combination of asynchronous and synchronous delivery.
What you'll learn
- Receive intensive training in producing accessible content, including:
- Closed and open captioning
- Described and integrated described video
- Accessible documents taking into consideration inclusive writing and communication
- Accessible social media and websites.
- Learn to create accessible content using the latest technology and access to top industry professionals.
- Examine disability legislation in Ontario (AODA), Canada, USA, and around the world, and how it pertains to accessible content.
- Investigate the experiences of people with disabilities and the advancements of accessibility to usability.
- How to apply accessible media practices to business and entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship opportunities.
Program length and format
- Two 15-week semesters
- Online delivery – a combination of asynchronous and synchronous delivery.
- Courses follow Universal Design for Learning framework and will be made accessible for diverse learners or situations
First graduating class of Accessible Media Production
The first class of the Accessible Media Production graduate certificate program presented their Capstone projects at a showcase held on May 26, 2018, at Mohawk College and at the Guelph Accessibility Conference on May 29, 2018.
Read more about the first graduating class
Accessible Media Inc.
Accessible Media Inc visited the first cohort of the Accessible Media Production program. Watch and learn more about the in-demand skills you gain in this highly specialized program.
Making TV more accessible for blind and partially sighted.
Rachel Brown was interviewed about her Accessible Media Production Capstone applied research project @DVQuality #DVandMe
International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,600.00 | $8,600.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Per Semester | $9,050.00 | $8,975.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $18,025.00 | |
Admission
University Degree or College diploma (two-year or longer), OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)
Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
- TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
- CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
- Completion of level 8 of the General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (GAS-EAP). Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Hands-on experience with industry standard technology in a lab setting.
- Evidence-based capstone research project.
- Explore academic content through field trips and site visits
- Work with an organization or business in a classroom setting to solve real-life projects
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
In 2019, Accessible Media Production students wrote described audio scripts for short films shown at the Reel Abilities Film Festival.
Opportunities
Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, and Ontario Graduate Certificate programs are eligible to enroll into the Accessible Media Productions program:
- Business Marketing
- Broadcasting - Radio
- Office Administration - Executive
- Advertising & Marketing Communications Management
- Animation 3D
- Business Administration - Marketing
- Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Autism and Behavioural Science
- Communication Media Practices
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| MCOM10230 | Disability Legislation for Media Professionals | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10231 | Diversity Perspectives | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10232 | Accessible Document Creation | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10234 | Inclusive Writing & Communication | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10235 | Capstone 1 | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10366 | Captioning & Description | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| MCOM10240 | Capstone 2 | 5.60 | 84.00 |
| MCOM10257 | Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship and Accessibility | 4.67 | 70.05 |
| MCOM10259 | Accessible PDFs | 2.80 | 42.00 |
| MCOM10367 | Assistive Technology and Accessibility | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10368 | Web Content & Social Media Accessibility | 5.60 | 84.00 |
Additional Information
Program Advisory Committee Members
David Best
An accessibility information technology specialist.
Lisa Bowditch
Director, Content Operations for Rogers Media
Patrick Dunphy
Digital Accessibility Program Manager at CBC.
Sandi Gauder
Senior Front-end Developer, Technical Project Lean, and Accessibility Specialist, CMS Web Solutions.
Levi Janosi
President Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) Hamilton Branch.
Greg O'Brien
Editor and Publisher at Cartt.ca the leading news source for Canadian cable, telecom & media. President of Findtv.
David C. Onley, CM OOnt
28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, & 3rd (2019) AODA Reviewer.
Glen Pollock
Director, Operations Corus Television at Corus Entertainment.
Shannon Simpson
Director, Marketing & Communications for CNIB Foundation (Ontario and Quebec) & CNIB Guide Dogs.
Emily Williams
Supervisor Media Accessibility at Accessible Media Inc.
- Overview
- Tuition and Fees
- Admission
- Experience Learning
- Opportunities
- Program of Studies
- Additional Information
Program Highlights
- Gain a competitive advantage in producing accessible content.
- Program is offered in a sequential, executive delivery format designed for working professionals looking to enhance their accessible media skills or move into the accessible media industry.
- Courses developed and taught by industry professionals.
- Opportunities for work integrated learning, industry experience, and attendance and participation at conferences.
- Online delivery – a combination of asynchronous and synchronous delivery.
What you'll learn
- Receive intensive training in producing accessible content, including:
- Closed and open captioning
- Described and integrated described video
- Accessible documents taking into consideration inclusive writing and communication
- Accessible social media and websites.
- Learn to create accessible content using the latest technology and access to top industry professionals.
- Examine disability legislation in Ontario (AODA), Canada, USA, and around the world, and how it pertains to accessible content.
- Investigate the experiences of people with disabilities and the advancements of accessibility to usability.
- How to apply accessible media practices to business and entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship opportunities.
Program length and format
- Two 15-week semesters
- Online delivery – a combination of asynchronous and synchronous delivery.
- Courses follow Universal Design for Learning framework and will be made accessible for diverse learners or situations
First graduating class of Accessible Media Production
The first class of the Accessible Media Production graduate certificate program presented their Capstone projects at a showcase held on May 26, 2018, at Mohawk College and at the Guelph Accessibility Conference on May 29, 2018.
Read more about the first graduating class
Accessible Media Inc.
Accessible Media Inc visited the first cohort of the Accessible Media Production program. Watch and learn more about the in-demand skills you gain in this highly specialized program.
Making TV more accessible for blind and partially sighted.
Rachel Brown was interviewed about her Accessible Media Production Capstone applied research project @DVQuality #DVandMe
International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,600.00 | $8,600.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Per Semester | $9,050.00 | $8,975.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $18,025.00 | |
Admission
University Degree or College diploma (two-year or longer), OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)
Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
- TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
- CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
- Completion of level 8 of the General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (GAS-EAP). Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Hands-on experience with industry standard technology in a lab setting.
- Evidence-based capstone research project.
- Explore academic content through field trips and site visits
- Work with an organization or business in a classroom setting to solve real-life projects
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
In 2019, Accessible Media Production students wrote described audio scripts for short films shown at the Reel Abilities Film Festival.
Opportunities
Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, and Ontario Graduate Certificate programs are eligible to enroll into the Accessible Media Productions program:
- Business Marketing
- Broadcasting - Radio
- Office Administration - Executive
- Advertising & Marketing Communications Management
- Animation 3D
- Business Administration - Marketing
- Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Autism and Behavioural Science
- Communication Media Practices
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| MCOM10230 | Disability Legislation for Media Professionals | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10231 | Diversity Perspectives | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10232 | Accessible Document Creation | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10234 | Inclusive Writing & Communication | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10235 | Capstone 1 | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10366 | Captioning & Description | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hours |
| MCOM10240 | Capstone 2 | 5.60 | 84.00 |
| MCOM10257 | Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship and Accessibility | 4.67 | 70.05 |
| MCOM10259 | Accessible PDFs | 2.80 | 42.00 |
| MCOM10367 | Assistive Technology and Accessibility | 3.74 | 56.10 |
| MCOM10368 | Web Content & Social Media Accessibility | 5.60 | 84.00 |
Additional Information
Program Advisory Committee Members
David Best
An accessibility information technology specialist.
Lisa Bowditch
Director, Content Operations for Rogers Media
Patrick Dunphy
Digital Accessibility Program Manager at CBC.
Sandi Gauder
Senior Front-end Developer, Technical Project Lean, and Accessibility Specialist, CMS Web Solutions.
Levi Janosi
President Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) Hamilton Branch.
Greg O'Brien
Editor and Publisher at Cartt.ca the leading news source for Canadian cable, telecom & media. President of Findtv.
David C. Onley, CM OOnt
28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, & 3rd (2019) AODA Reviewer.
Glen Pollock
Director, Operations Corus Television at Corus Entertainment.
Shannon Simpson
Director, Marketing & Communications for CNIB Foundation (Ontario and Quebec) & CNIB Guide Dogs.
Emily Williams
Supervisor Media Accessibility at Accessible Media Inc.