COMM 2220U – The Media, Creativity and Culture in Canada

Canada is home to numerous global celebrities, and home to even more popular novels, movies, TV series, and interactive games. But what is “Canadian” about the media? What policies protect and promote the ‘Canadian’ media and creative industries, how and why? How do media and creative goods represent Canadian culture? This course examines the history, economics, policies, popular products, and professional practices of the media and creative industries in Canada through a survey of “Canadian” publishing, film, radio, television, games and digital media.