Discover your passion & prepare yourself to succeed in media, film, & communications!

Show up on your first day feeling confident you have chosen the right major for you, and are ready to succeed in it, professional & academically!

  • Academic knowledge & methods for top grades!

  • Career toolkit for getting jobs in first-year & beyond!

  • Key skills to develop in high school for university!

Why this course will help you?

So that you never say "I wish I knew"

UNIVERSITY HAS BECOME ABOUT MORE THAN JUST THE DEGREE & HERE'S WHY

  • Did you know applications for summer internships in university can close as early as September - less than one month into your first year of university – requiring your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, & other career tools to be ready?

 

  • Or that applying for club experience within your first two weeks can increase your chances significantly of getting a position in your field in your first year of university?

 

  • How about that you may have only three evaluations that make up an entire course grade, making it that much more important to have strong study methods from the start? 

 

  • Or did you know some lectures can be of 300 people in size or more, making learning much more self-guided and textbook heavy than in high school?

 

  • Knowing that some universities offer specific specializations whereas others don't, have you done your research into understanding what specializations link to different careers and whether your university offers that option?


  • And finally, do you truly know what you're going to learn in your program and if you'll like it?


Many students realize, only once they're in university, what they should have done to understand their program better and be prepared academically and professionally before entering university. How they could have avoided a drop in grades, acquired more scholarships, not had to have switched programs because they didn't like what they chose, or have been able to secure an internship in their first year!


Don't worry - we have designed a solution! Enroll now and avoid the struggles the university students of today face! Show up on your first day feeling confident you have chosen the right program, and are ready to succeed in it, professionally & academically!

Course Expert & Instructor

Media, Film, & Communications Instructor

Emily Fraser

Emily Fraser is a '21 University of Windsor graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Media, and Film and Political Science programs. Currently, Emily is a Brand Strategist with the #paid and a Venture for Canada fellow. On campus, Emily volunteered for the University of Windsor Students Alliance as a Peer Counsellor and as a Student Senator. In these roles, she worked with students and professors to help improve student life and academics on campus. She is excited to continue to improving student life through the How2 platform.

Course Description

To start off, you’re going to learn the basics of content in terminology, how it’ll be taught and how to study for it. This will help you determine if it’s a course that suits you by knowing what type of learning style you have and how you study now. Next up, we’re gonna look at how to get into the university program. We’re going to help you determine what university program is right for you. By knowing what to look for on a university page, you can find a program that fits your specific interests and personality. Finally, what can you expect outside of academia? In the third module, you’ll be learning about career paths, portfolios and film festivals. The next steps that come after this program so you know what to expect out of a job and film set.



Sample Course Material

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Includes: 
- Real media, film, & communications university curriculum so you can understand the material before getting there!
- One of a kind insight into university from the perspective of a graduated student so you don't miss any opportunities!
- Additional learning material & guides on everything from specializations to careers & film portfolios, to ensure you reach your full potential! 
- Sample resumes, cover letters, guides & more from real media, film, & communications students to make sure you're prepared to succeed.
- & so much more! 

Check out sample previews of what is included in the course here: 

Module 3 | University Student Communications Resume


Module 3 - Lesson 1 | Alternative Career Paths in Communications, Media, & Film


See the full course curriculum outline below and ENROLL NOW FOR FULL ACCESS!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction | About me & what you will be learning in this course

    • Introduction | About me & what you will learn
  • 2

    Module 1 | Become a film student - curriculum, teaching, studying, grading, specialization & job opportunities!

    • 1.1 | What will you learn in your first-year of university?

    • 1.2 | Essential film terms to know

    • 1.3 | What can you specialize in communications and film

    • 1.4 | How you're taught and graded

    • Module 1 | Key Takeaways & Conclusion
  • 3

    Module 1 | Film Terms, Types of Shots & Specializations

    • 1.1 Intertextuality

    • 1.2 Establishing Shot

    • 1.2 Basic Film Terms

    • 1.2 Basic Film Production Terminology & Definitions

    • 1.2 Terminology

    • 1.3 Specializations
  • 4

    Module 2 | Required Courses and Finding the Right Fit!

    • 2.2 | Finding the right fit

    • Module 2 | Key Takeaways & Conclusion

    • Module 2 | Announcment
  • 5

    Module 2 | Additional Resources

    • 2.2 Finding the Right Fit

    • 2.2 Scholarships
  • 6

    Module 3 | Jumpstart Your Film Career

    • 3.1 | Communication and film career opportunities

    • 3.2 | How to use your network in film

    • 3.3 | Building a film resume 101

    • 3.4 | Film Festivals and Applications

    • Module 3 | Key Takeaways & Conclusion

    • Module 3 | Learning Activity
  • 7

    Module 3 | Careers, Networking, Film Festivals & More

    • 3.1 Communication & Film Career Opportunities

    • 3.2 How to Build a Network

    • 3.3 Portfolio Inspiration

    • 3.3 Short Films to Watch

    • 3.4 Film Festival Applications

    • 3.4 Finding Film Festivals

    • 3.4 Top Film Festival

FAQ

  • Does this course only help me if I want to go into MFC at the University of Windsor?

    This course is designed to be university-agnostic. It provides generalizable information relevant across Canadian Media, Film, & Communication & related field university programs—ensuring that you are SET UP FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO!

  • Is there a way for me to contact university students and answer my questions about programs?

    Yes! In fact, one unique aspect of How2University is it is entirely designed and run by current or recently graduated university students. This way, you can be sure you're getting a transparent preview into what life & a career in this major is actually like! In this course, you will find discussion boards attached to each lesson, where you can directly ask us - How2University - all of your questions and we will reply accordingly.