A Deep Dive into Media and Design

Do you love using your right brain? Is creativity in your veins? Then we have something for you! You’re a creator and make your own rules. Let us help you design a career around your artistic passion.

 

Salary Expectations

Job TitleHourly Wage
Camera Operator$16.55 - $53.50
Creative Director$20.50 - $50.00
Curriculum Developer - Electronic Learning$23.08 - $60.61
Film Producer$20.50 - $50.00
Graphic Designer$18.28 - $43.59
Screenwriter$18.03 - $46.67
Sound Recording Technician$19.00 - $43.75


 

Offering one of few accelerated graphic design programs in all of Ontario, where you’ll earn your three-year advanced diploma in only two years.

 

Labour Market Conditions

Camera Operator

Over the 2022-2031 period in Canada, new job openings are expected to total 17,000, while 14,200 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. The balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period. In Ontario, the employment outlook will be moderate, with employment growth leading to several new positions. The majority work is in the information and cultural industries sector, followed by arts, entertainment and recreation sector, and other professional, scientific and technical services sector.

Creative Director

Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group over the 2022-2031 period at the national level. A moderate employment outlook is expected  in Ontario, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions and a moderate number of positions to become available due to retirements. 95% of workers in this group are full-time compared to 79% for all occupations.

Curriculum Developer – Electronic Learning

In Canada through 2031, new job openings are expected to total 18,500, while 15,600 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Prospects in Ontario will be good with employment growth leading to several new positions, and a moderate number of positions becoming available due to retirements. This group mainly works in other schools and instruction, elementary and secondary schools, universities, provincial and territorial public administration, and community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s sectors.

Film Producer

New job openings in Canada are expected to total 15,700, while 13,300 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them through  2031, with the balance between labour supply and demand expected to continue. Ontario’s employment outlook will lead to a moderate number of new positions and a moderate number of positions from retirements. The majority of this group are employed in the information and cultural industries sector.

Graphic Designer

Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2022-2031 period in Canada. There will be a moderate employment outlook in Ontario, with employment growth leading to several new positions. Growth in this occupation will be expected from trends like a greater use of digital applications by businesses to expand market reach with e-commerce and e-learning purposes or to meet daily operational needs.  A significant need for customer-friendly interfaces including in the financial services sector will result in favourable need for user experience (UX) designers, a growing video game industry should benefit individuals with game design, art and animation skills, and key technology trends related to 3D printing and virtual and augmented reality. While employment can be found in all major sectors of the economy, most jobs can be found in the professional, scientific and technical services sector, mainly in specialized design firms such as graphic design services, and in advertising and public relations. Employment can also be found in manufacturing, notably in printing and related support activities, motion picture and video producers, and newspaper, periodical, and book publishers.

Screenwriter

New job openings arising from expansion demand and replacement demand are expected to total 23,100, while 19,300 new job seekers arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility are expected to be available to fill them. As job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2022-2031 period, the balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period. An Ontario employment outlook is not available.

Sound Recording Technician*

Projected job openings for this occupation group in Ontario for the 2023-2027 period  is 34% new jobs and 66% replacement jobs (e.g. from retirements), compared to 38% and 62% for all occupations. The job outlook is average, with the top location for employment with this role  in Toronto and the median income at $62,400. Average labour market conditions show that jobs are expected to be more difficult to find and that salaries have recently increased at a slower pace than those occupations rated at above average.*

*Labour Market Ontario

 

 

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