Diploma in Journalism (KNEC)

Course Overview

Journalism deals with finding and presenting information to the public. This course covers all aspects of finding and presenting meaningful information through print media, broadcast media, and radio among others. By the end of the course, a student will be able to find meaningful news, operate cameras and studio equipment, and be able to read news. The diploma course is examined by KNEC, the leading examination body in the country.

Course Outline

Module I

• Communication Skills
• Practical for Photography
• ICT Practical
• Radio Production Practical
• Video Editing Practical
• Media Law
• Media Ethics
• News Writing And Reporting
• Logic and Critical Thinking
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Entrepreneurship
• Information Communication Technology
• Life Skills
• Business Plan
• Logic and Critical Thinking
• Occupational Safety & Precautions

Module II

• Investigative Journalism
• Research Methods
• Media Convergence and Journalism
• Advanced News Writing and Reporting
• National and International Institutions
• Editing For Print Media
• Media and Society
• Feature Writing
• Magazine Practical

Module III

• Freelance Journalism
• Research Project
• Photography for Journalism
• Fundamentals of Digital Journalism
• Broadcast Equipment and Studio Operations
• Audio and Video Production
• Broadcast News Production
• Broadcast Presentation Skills
• Typographic Design
• Advanced Editing
• Freelance Journalism
• Editorial Writing
• Print Production

Requirements
Course Duration: 24 Months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above