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"This is a pretty intense program," says professor Michel Barrette, a veteran of the television industry. "This is the type of program that suits those individuals who are creative, hard working and outgoing."
The two-year program will prepare the student for a variety of opportunities in the work force.
"Our grads are everywhere," says Barrette, "local TV stations, TV networks, production houses, government.
"They are producers, directors, hosts, anchors, video journalists, editors, technical producers, camera operators. You name it. And the skills they walk away with ensure they are not limited to the Ottawa job market, they find work all over North America, and abroad. We believe in multi-tasking. It makes the student more versatile and marketable anywhere."
This program has the reputation for having a leading-edge television facility for students to learn and work on.
Says Barrette: "We're constantly upgrading because we figure if we train students on what is being used in the industry it benefits them once they start their job hunt. Again, it makes them more marketable."
He added that the program is in the process of converting a studio to a fully digital, wide-screen facility.
"Some people say 'nice toys'. We say we provide the right tools to do the job".
There is a wide variety of courses on the curriculum and Barrette says: "All full-time faculty are specialists in many areas. We do, though, rely on some part-time teachers who are industry professionals with specific expertise.
"Some of the teachers are graduates of the program," Barrette says with a grin and adds "in fact, I get calls all the time from graduates looking to hire my students.
"I think that says a lot, they know to come to the source."
The program has a good reputation in the industry based on its faculty, curriculum, facilities and the quality of its students.
"Our greatest asset is our students and what they bring to the party," Barrette says. "In screening applicants I look for those who have researched the industry, I look for those who are prepared to make the commitment and I look for those who are willing to put in the work required to succeed.
"When that happens they graduate and get a job. That's what we're all about".
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