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Loving the Radio and Television Arts Program

The Radio and Television Arts program at Ryerson provides great hands-on training.

Going to school at Ryerson has really been a dream come true. Although it is a lot of work, it is very exciting to be in the Radio and Television Arts Program and to begin learning about this field - and I really didn't have to wait long to start learning! At Ryerson, they don't waste any time. They didn’t give us any downtime to get used to the program. By day one, they had thrown us right into the field of broadcasting.

From media writing, to media tech to digital media and audio production, my first year classes focus on the entire spectrum of broadcasting. In the first week of school we were already learning about the software on the computers, and by the second week, we began creating station ID’s for radio stations and exploring different types of microphones and speakers. In my audio production class we have already learnt how to make station ID’s, radio spots and have even done some music mixing and mock-up promos for Much Music!

However, despite the great hands-on, intensive learning, the best part about the program here at Ryerson is “Donna-Mail”. Donna, our student affairs coordinator sends regular opportunities via email to all the students in our program. From internship opportunities to job postings, these emails help us network in the industry. In my first three weeks I have already been to a Corus Entertainment pilot shoot, volunteered at the CBC, been a seat-filler at the 2011 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards and signed up to transcribe a short film.

My Advice: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERYTHING. Even if there is a job or volunteer position that is a little out of the specific field your hoping to get a job in, any experience is good experience. Connections and networking is key, especially in a city like Toronto. Even if you don’t have that much experience (such as myself), sign up for jobs and get your hands dirty. You learn how to swim quicker when you just jump in the water!