"The media of Canada is highly autonomous, uncensored, diverse, and very regionalized."
This subfield studies the role of media and communication in shaping Canadian society, including the influence of media on cultural and political processes.
The history, development, and evolution of media and communications: This will introduce you to the evolution of communication technology, media's role in the society, and how it has changed over time.
The political economy of communication: This covers how media and communication are influenced by political, economic, and other external factors.
Media literacy and critical thinking: This topic will teach you how to interpret media messages critically and make informed judgments about their accuracy and reliability.
The relationship between media and society: This looks at how the media shapes societal norms and values, and how society impacts the media.
Mass media, new media, and traditional media: You'll learn about the different types of media, how they're used, and their unique features.
Media and globalization: This topic will introduce you to the impact of globalization on media and communication and how it has altered the way we communicate with each other.
Media and cultural diversity: This topic will introduce you to how media represent different cultures and how cultural diversity affects media production and consumption.
Media law and ethics: This covers the legal and ethical considerations in media production and consumption, including issues such as freedom of speech and privacy.
Media and audience research: You'll learn about the different methods used in audience research and how they impact media content and production.
Theoretical approaches to media and communication: You'll learn about different theoretical frameworks used in media and communication research, such as mass communication theory or cultural studies theory.
Television: A visual form of media that broadcasts television programming through networks and cable providers.
Radio: Broadcasting of audio content through radio frequencies, reaching large audiences with various programming options.
Print media: Newspaper, magazines, and books that distribute content through the written word.
Film: The display of moving images on a screen with audio, often viewed in theaters or on personal devices.
Internet: The most popular form of digital media comprising web-based content, email, social media platforms, and online services.
Social Media: Popular digital platforms where users can connect and communicate with one another through text, video, and audio messages.
Advertising: Audiovisual or print content designed to promote or advertise products and services to the target audience.
Journalism: The practice of collecting, analyzing, and presenting news and stories through various media platforms.
Public Relations (PR): A strategic communication process aimed to maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and public opinion.
Photography: Capturing and editing visual content through images and videos for storytelling and communication purposes.
Art: Various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs, that communicate messages to the audience.
Telecommunications: The transmission of messages over long distances through various modes of communication channels.
Gaming: The development and production of video games for entertainment or education purposes.
Music: The creation and distribution of audio content, including songs, albums, and instrumentals, for various genres and purposes.
Animation: The creation of moving images through various multimedia tools like CGI or stop-frame animation, often used for visual storytelling purposes.
Theater: A form of performing art that uses live-action performances to communicate various stories and messages to the audience.
Design: The development and creation of visual content, including graphic design, interior design, and fashion design products.
Sports broadcasting: The production and distribution of live sports events through various media channels such as TV, radio, and the internet.
Mobile Media: The creation and distribution of media content through mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Public speaking: The art of presenting speeches and engaging with the audience through various forms of communication, often used for educational or informative purposes.
"Canada has a well-developed media sector, but its cultural output—particularly in English films, television shows, and magazines—is often overshadowed by imports from the United States."
"The preservation of a distinctly Canadian culture is supported by federal government programs, laws, and institutions such as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)."
"Canadian mass media, both print and digital, and in both official languages, is largely dominated by a 'handful of corporations'."
"The largest of these corporations is the country's national public broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), which also plays a significant role in producing domestic cultural content."
"The 1991 Broadcasting Act declares 'the system should serve to safeguard, enrich, and strengthen the cultural, political, social, and economic fabric of Canada'."
"The promotion of multicultural media began in the late 1980s as multicultural policy was legislated in 1988."
"The federal government proclaimed the recognition of the diversity of Canadian culture."
"Upon numerous government reports showing lack of minority representation or minority misrepresentation, the Canadian government stressed separate provision be made to allow minorities and ethnicities of Canada to have their own voice in the media."
"Non-news media content in Canada, including film and television, is influenced both by local creators as well as by imports from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and France."
"Government interventions in television broadcasting can include both regulation of content and public financing."
"Canadian tax laws limit foreign competition in magazine advertising."
"The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) operates its own radio and TV networks in both English and French."
"Some provincial governments offer their own public educational TV broadcast services as well, such as TVOntario and Télé-Québec."
"Canadian mass media, both print and digital, and in both official languages, is largely dominated by a 'handful of corporations'."
"The preservation of a distinctly Canadian culture is supported by federal government programs, laws, and institutions such as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)."
"The promotion of multicultural media began in the late 1980s as multicultural policy was legislated in 1988."
"Canada has a well-developed media sector, but its cultural output—particularly in English films, television shows, and magazines—is often overshadowed by imports from the United States."
"Government reports showing lack of minority representation or minority misrepresentation."
"In an effort to reduce the amount of foreign-made media, government interventions in television broadcasting can include both regulation of content and public financing."