Communication, Media & Film

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

  • Co-op Available
  • General 3-Year Program
  • Honours 4-Year Program
  • Thesis Available
  • Combined Honours Programs Available

Get the best of all things media with this unique program that offers a combination of communication theory, media research, and hands-on film production courses. You’ll be able to study what interests you – film and television, advertising, social media. From Fortune 500 brands to local small businesses, all organizations need skilled communicators like you. Our graduates can work anywhere.

Customize your degree with a combined-honours, minor, co-op, thesis, or concurrent education degree.
Earn while you learn with Co-op and prepare for a successful career in communications and marketing departments across many different industries, from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits.
One of few programs in Canada that combines critical studies with hands-on digital media production.
Critical analysis of media and critical reading of culture in communications through courses.
All organizations need skilled communicators. Our graduates can work anywhere.

Learn More About Our Program

40,000
FAHSS alumni worldwide in careers that range from marketing and corporate communications, to technical writers and government interpreters, speech therapists, lawyers, doctors, and more.
95%
of our graduates are employed within 2 years.1
1 (OUGS Social Sciences, 2020)

What Lancers Are Saying

Zeina Abou Haidar - Student
When I first started in my program, I did not really know what to expect. However, the farther I go in my journey in UWindsor, the more that I love my program and everything about it; my peers, the classes and material we learn, and the professors. Everything just seems to fall into place, and I have received a huge support from my professors, I am extremely grateful!  One major experience also was being on a student film set for the first time, I was there as a production assistant, and I seriously cried of joy when I was going home. I proved to myself once again that my choice was right and that that was the thing I want to do forever. I am now confident in my public speaking, problem solving, research, leadership, videography skill, and many more.

Zeina Abou Haidar

Student
Communication, Media, and Film
Sean O'Neil - Student
Since starting at the University of Windsor, I have had so many rich and exciting experiences that have both contributed to my career and academics. My program has given me a combination of both a theoretical and practical education - with theory-based courses taking place in lecture halls and film courses happening in real film studios and on set. The films I have created in my courses have been used in my professional career as a filmmaker, with submissions being featured at different film festivals across Ontario, and other films streaming on broadcast channels like the CBC.  I have also worked for a variety of different departments at the University of Windsor, including the Faculty of Law as a Communication Assistant, a Research Assistant in the Media Art Ensemble (FAHSS), a Production Assistant for PAC, the media coordinator for the Lancers Recover Program, a freelance videographer for the Leddy Library, UWSA, and Lancers Competitive Dance Company. I am also the President of the Communication Student Association (CSA), the on campus club that represents the CMF and BFA Film Production departments. I wouldn’t trade any of these experiences for anything, they’ve taught me countless skills that I have been able to transfer to both my academics and career.

Sean O'Neil

Student
Communication, Media, and Film
Adrian Yonan - Student
The program allows me to truly understand the world around me and how I can make an impact. The hands-on opportunities that CMF offers through creating and participating in films, undergraduate academic research, as well as connections and networking excites me about the future. The faculty and students within the program are proud to be apart of a great community that is always willing to help one another out. I’m very proud to be a part of this program. I have no doubt that when it comes time to graduate, I’ll have no trouble having a successful career with all that I’ve acquired and aspired for at UWindsor.

Adrian Yonan

Student
Communication, Media, and Film
Darko Milenkovic - Communications Coordinator, ENWIN Utilities Ltd.
After completing my B.A. in Communication, Media, and Film, I pursued an M.A. in Communication and Social Justice. I later moved over to the energy sector at ENWIN, where I have been for the past two and a half years and am responsible for their marketing, advertising, and public communication needs.

Darko Milenkovic

Communications Coordinator, ENWIN Utilities Ltd.
Communication, Media, and Film, 2016
Kevin Fawehinmi - Marketer and Project Manager; Co-founder of Afroverified
I'm proud of what I've accomplished post-graduation, from landing a full-time job to co-founding Afroverified, and spearheading a project that aims to raise funds to revamp a school in Lagos and support an orphanage in Malawi through four art-related events in Ontario.

Kevin Fawehinmi

Marketer and Project Manager; Co-founder of Afroverified
Communication, Media, and Film, 2022

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%)
Minimum Average: 70%
Minimum Average (Co-op): 80%; 70% minimum in English
Note: First-Year Entry Only

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%)
Minimum Average: 70%
Minimum Average (Co-op): 80%; 70% minimum in English

Career Tracks

  • Advertising/marketing creative director
  • Producer/director
  • Communication strategist
  • Social media co-ordinator
  • Researcher
  • Public relations manager
  • Account manager
  • Administrative assistant
  • Business advisor
  • Copywriter
  • Digital technician
  • Director of communications
  • Event planner
  • Industry instructor
  • Journalist
  • Marketing manager
  • Media planner
  • Policy analyst
  • Producer/director
  • Influencer
  • Project manager
  • Reporter
  • Screenwriter
  • Social media co-ordinator
  • Sound technician
  • Teacher
  • Video editor
  • Web designer

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