Storytelling With Data

Program Overview

Storytelling with Data is a unique, first-of-its-kind Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to prepare students to become innovative storytellers who can effectively incorporate human-centered data analysis into their work. This program emphasizes the persuasive combination of storytelling and data across various creative and cultural industries. Students will engage with ethical data usage and human-centered data analysis, exploring its applications in fields such as film, television, advertising, journalism, and cultural management. The curriculum is designed to help students distill complex datasets into engaging narratives, enabling them to create compelling content, design data visualizations, and craft persuasive presentations. This program is ideal for those looking to build a future-proof career in the evolving landscape of data storytelling.

Program Structure

The Storytelling with Data program is structured as follows:

• Program Length: 1 year / 2 semesters
• Delivery Mode: Hybrid, with synchronous HyFlex delivery on evenings and weekends
• Location: Story Arts Centre
• Experiential Learning Opportunities: Includes Storyworks, Field Placement, and Capstone courses

This full-time program allows both domestic and international students to enhance their skills in a flexible learning environment, preparing them for careers in the innovative field of data storytelling.

Featured Experiences

• Hands-on experience through Storyworks, where students apply their learning in real-world scenarios.
• Field Placement opportunities that provide authentic experiences in data storytelling.
• Capstone projects that allow students to showcase their skills and knowledge.
• Courses focused on ethical data usage and human-centered data analysis.
• Unique focus on storytelling across various creative disciplines, including film, television, and journalism.

Career Options

Graduates of the Storytelling with Data program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

• Data Journalist: Create engaging narratives using data to inform and educate the public through various media platforms.
• Content Analytics Specialist: Analyze data to enhance content strategies in film and television, ensuring audience engagement.
• Data Visualization Designer: Design visual representations of data to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Marketing Analyst: Utilize data to develop marketing strategies that resonate with target audiences across different channels.
• Creative Director: Lead projects that integrate storytelling and data analysis in creative industries, ensuring impactful narratives.

These roles leverage the unique skills developed in the program, allowing graduates to excel in various creative and analytical fields.

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