FAQ/Program Information
Is AMI recognized by the industry?
While there is no official industry recognition of any media program, being hired in the industry is a good demonstration of our recognition. Since its inception in 1988, AMI students have been or are employed in the three major media disciplines of; radio, print and television. From our first class of ten students to our most recent class, AMI graduates are employed in the television industry in front of the camera and behind the scenes of the country’s top news programs and sports networks. On radio, you can hear AMI graduates all over the country as well in every capacity from the morning show of your favorite music station to program or news director. Our print graduates are covering stories everywhere from Yellowknife to Enfield and some have even gone on to become the editor of some major daily or weekly publications.
What is the future of the media industry?
The media is one of the few growth industries. Most of the media has expanded in the last few years. Television has added countless specialty channels, radio is returning to being local and immediate and some are saying the biggest growth has been in the print media with a multitude of niche and community oriented publications. Even community cable channels have expanded with news, entertainment and sports programming. With the addition of satellite and internet based programming, the possibilities are endless.
What is the difference between today and yesterday’s media beginner?
The difference is diversity. Years ago a television crew consisted of a reporter, camera operator, lighting and sound person. Today one person does it all. They get the shots, do the interviews, even the "stand up", and come back to the studio, write and edit the story. That’s what most beginning media students have to do, and that is what AMI students do. In the print industry there used to be a person who was the reporter and another who took the pictures. Today one must be able to perform both. In radio there was a person who wrote the commercial, one who produced it and another who voiced it. In today’s multi-faceted industry the individual responsibility is all-encompassing. Newspapers are running audio and video on their on-line editions, and radio and television stations often have print versions of their stories on their websites. The more versatile an individual is, the more of an asset they are to a company. Many AMI students graduate with the ability to handle all aspects of media which makes them a great asset to their employers.
PROGRAM DATES
Note these dates are registered with the provincial Departments of Education, and apply for student loan purposes for all students except those from Newfoundland & Labrador.
MAY 2008 START
Term One: May 12, 2008 to December 26, 2008 - 33 Weeks
Term Two: December 29, 2008 to August 14, 2009 - 33 Weeks
SEPTEMBER 2008 START
Term One: September 3, 2008 to April 17, 2009 - 33 Weeks
Term Two: April 20, 2009 to December 4, 2009 - 33 Weeks
For those students from Newfoundland & Labrador: Call or e-mail us for details.
SEPT 2007 START
Term One: Sept 5, 2007 to April 18, 2008 - 33 Weeks
Term Two: April 21, 2008 to December 5, 2008 - 33 Weeks
For those students from Newfoundland & Labrador:
Call or e-mail us for details.
September 2007
Sept 5 Program Start
Dec 8 Christmas Break
Jan 2 Program Resumes
Mar 8 Spring Break
Mar17 Program Resumes
June 28 Summer Break
June 28 Internships
Aug 11 Program Resumes
Dec 5 Graduation
**Note that AMI observes Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Good Friday and Victoria Day as holidays.
**Note the College is here to help. If you have any questions or forms to be signed, call us at 457-0002 or for out-of-town students, toll-free at 1-888-590-2001, or e-mail at ami@theami.com
CURRICULUM:
The first month program curriculum will be mailed to you a month in advance of the program start date. The vast majority of our classes start at 10 a.m.
