CARIMAC's certificate courses are designed for media and communication practitioners at all stages of their careers. Our introductory courses are ideal for newcomers to the industry and those just curious about media and communication. Our intensive courses are geared for industry professionals who want to sharpen their skills or learn about new trends, technologies and opportunities.  Some courses are aimed specifically at people working in particular sectors, including health, marketing, and community relations, who want to learn how to use media and communication tools in their professional endeavours.

2008 Course List

• 3D Animation Modelling and Programming Basics
• Character Animation (Basic)
• Desktop Publishing*NEW DATES
  
• Digital Illustration using Adobe Illustrator (Cancelled)
  
• Graphic Design (Basic)
• Graphic Design (Advanced)

• Advertising Management
• Branding and Design
• Event Planning
• Public Relations *See dates for July
  

• Intellectual Property and Media Law
• Media Training for Academics – Workshop
• Media Training for Executives – Workshop

• Effective Management Communication
• Grooming and Personal Development
• Presentation and Public Speaking Skills for Academics – Workshop
• Public Speaking and Speech Writing
• Speak up! The Art of Conversation

• Art of Photography (Learning to See)
• Digital Photography
• Photoshop for Photographers

• Digital Audio Editing and Sound Design
• Radio Announcing and Presentation
• Radio Production (Cancelled)
  

• Motion Graphic Design using Adobe After Effects
  

• Final Cut Pro
• Shooting and Editing for Video (Basic)
• Shooting and Editing for Video (Advanced)

• Content Management – Best Practices
• Flash for Website Design (Basic)*New Dates
  
• Flash for Website Design (Advanced)
• Web 2.0 – Workshop
• Website Design

• Copywriting
• Feature Writing for Magazines & Newspapers (Cancelled)
  
• How to Write Effectively *NEW DATES
• Keys to International Reporting - Workshop
• Proofreading
• Turn your Research into Features - Workshop

Type of Certificate               Grade

Distinction                              85% and above

Merit                                       60%-84%

Participation                           40%-59%

No certificate                          39% and below

For courses with no assessments a Certificate of Participation is issued.

(Courses, dates and prices are subject to change. Prices quoted in Jamaican and US dollars.)