Arts, Literature and Communication - Option in Media

Alumni with a Media profile have a unique combination of skills, including:

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Go on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in fields such as:

• Art History,
• Arts and Cinema,
• Communication,
• Digital and Media Imagery,
• Editing,
• Education,
• Entertainment and Cultural Studies,
• Film Studies,
• Gender Studies,
• Graphic Communication and Design,
• History,
• Journalism,
• Literature and Creative Writing,
• New Media,
• Public Relations,
• Visual and Media Arts,
• Women’s Studies.

This Diploma of College Studies (DCS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.

Holders of a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) can pursue university studies or enter the workforce directly.

A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.

Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.

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It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

Minimum Requirements :

• Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent  
• 8 GB of RAM or more  
• 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
• Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Recommended Requirements

• Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent  
• 12 GB of RAM or more  
• 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
• Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Required software: Creative Cloud Suite and Microsoft 365 (or equivalent for Mac).

Chromebook and Linux devices are not accepted. If you are planning on studying new media at university, we recommend purchasing a powerful laptop from the outset.

Experiment with industry-standard equipment, software, and technology in our advanced facilities, including:

• Fully equipped photo studio,
• Computer lab,
• Video editing stations,
• FLEX classrooms,
• Active learning classrooms,
• And many others!

Actively participate and collaborate with teachers using these specialized facilities, boosting your motivation and confidence.

Employers actively seek out candidates with practical experience. In addition to offering a Career Service, LaSalle College combines classroom learning with real-world work experience.

Take part in a significant integration project and educational outings in the Montréal metropolitan area, and participate in large-scale events in your field of study.

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into this program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

• Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
• International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:

• General education courses common to all programs,
• General education courses specific to the program,
• Complementary general education courses.

Concentration Courses

• Research Methods in Culture and Media (45 h)
• Aesthetic and Cultural Foundations of the Western World (60 h)
• Introduction to Media Production (60 h)
• Media History (45 h)
• Conceptualization and Media Workshop I (45 h)
• Media and Technologies (45 h)
• Critical Approaches (45 h)
• Refusal, Protest and Transformations (45 h)
• Conceptualization and Planning of a Media Event (45 h)
• Conceptualization and Media Workshop II (45 h)
• Media and Technologies II (45 h)
• Current Issues in Culture and Media (45 h)
• Integration Project in Culture and Media (90 h)
• Media and Art Scenes (45 h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses. 

General Education Courses

College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.

Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.

• 3 Physical Education courses (90 h)
• 3 Philosophy courses (150 h)
• 4 Language and Literature courses (240 h)
• 2 Second Language courses (90 h)
• 2 Complementary courses (90 h)