The Library, both at North and Lakeshore, will be opening at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2017 to allow staff to attend the President's Breakfast and for the library staff meeting. Please note that the LRC Learning Commons and the Lakeshore Commons are open during that time.

Students wanting to learn how to create accessible media can now register for Humber’s Inclusive Design in Digital Media certificate, which complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This four week certificate is made up of four courses. Each course is completed in two sessions that are three hours in length. Students will learn how to apply AODA standards to writing and design for a wide variety of media. Upon completion of this certificate, students can begin to incorporate inclusive design to their work.

Course overview:

INDM 001: Inclusive Design in Digital Media – Introduction - $96.00
This course offers an introduction to the concepts of inclusive design, accessibility best practices and universal design in digital media. Students will examine standards and methods for designing digital material that is accessible for persons with disabilities and effective and usable for all. 
Tuesday, September 12 & Thursday, September 14 – 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.  North Campus

INDM 002: Writing for Inclusive Design in Digital Media - $96.00
This course introduces students to the concepts of writing for inclusive design in digital media. It uses experiential learning and focuses on standards and methods for writing digital material and how to make it accessible.
Tuesday, September 19 & Thursday, September 21 – 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.  North Campus

INDM 003: Captioning and Described Video - $96.00
This course uses practical application of hands-on techniques for describing and captioning video. Students will apply audio descriptions to video content and learn how to make video content inclusive across digital platforms.
Tuesday, September 26 & Thursday, September 28 – 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.  North Campus

INDM 004: Creating Accessible Documents - $96.00
This course focuses on creating accessible documents with practical application for remediating and writing documents. Students will create accessible PDF and Word files that include text, alternate text for e-readers and accessible video content.
Tuesday, October 3 – Thursday, October 5 – 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.  North Campus

School of Media Studies CE Contact:
cesmsit@humber.ca
416.675.6622 x4508

For more information or to register, visit mediastudies.humber.ca/programs/inclusive-design-in-digital-media.html
 

You know that 2017 marks Humber’s 50^th anniversary, but did you also know that this September will be Humber’s first Alumni Weekend?

From September 28 to 30, Humber Alumni will host a variety of unique events and activities from campus tours; lectures and workshops; to reconnecting with classmates and faculty; and activities designed for family and friends. There’s something for everyone.

Registration is now open and we’re asking YOU to help spread the word.

Learn more about the different events at humber.ca/alumniweekend.

Please share the news with your alumni groups and whether you’re a Humber grad or just feel like taking part in the festivities, we hope you join us as well.

I’m pleased to announce the appointment of two new full-time faculty members in the Bachelor of Music program: trumpeter Brian O’Kane and trombonist Kelsley Grant.

A widely respected brass musician, Brian holds a master’s degree in jazz performance from the University of Toronto, and has played trumpet and flugelhorn with top domestic and international jazz artists, including the Kirk MacDonald Jazz Orchestra, Barbra Streisand, and Aretha Franklin. He is equally well known for his work with classical ensembles such as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and True North Brass. He has extensive experience as a pit musician and was a member of the Shaw Festival Orchestra from 2013 to 2016. Brian is also in demand as a clinician and adjudicator at colleges, universities, and music festivals.

Kelsley is one of the most sought-after trombonists in Canada. Since completing his graduate studies at the renowned Manhattan School of Music, he has toured internationally as part of Maynard Fergusonʼs Big Bop Nouveau and performed with Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, and Sophie Milman, among many others. Like Brian, Kelsley has extensive experience as a pit musician. His work can also be heard on the soundtracks of the movies Born to Be Blue, Cirque de Soleil – Alegria, and Les Triplettes de Belleville. In addition to Humber, Kelsley has taught at McGill University, University of Montreal, and University of Toronto.

With the addition of Brian and Kelsley to our full-time faculty, Humber remains a national leader in professional music training. Please join me in welcoming them to their new positions.

Steve Bellamy
Dean, School of Creative & Performing Arts