Diploma in Journalism (ICM)

Course Overview

This course aims at developing the students understanding of both theoretical and applied issues in journalism and related areas. It is designed to give you strong journalistic skills and an appreciation of what is required of journalists working in modern day journalism.

EAICS offers a flexible learning programme in that students will be at liberty to choose whether to study full time, part-time or evening classes, there is also a distance learning programme which makes it possible for those who are highly committed be able to get a diploma Course Contents

Course Outline

Part One

• Introduction to journalism
• English for journalist and writers
• Media and society
• Media ethics and regulations
• Introduction to photography
• Video editing
• Camera operation
• Radio production
• Introduction to computer basics
• Communication skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Advertising
• Life skills
• Public relation

Part Two

• Sub editing
• Digital TV and radio journalism/ TV production
• Sports for journalism
• Magazine journalism
• Freelance and feature writing
• Media law
• Newspaper reporting
• Research methodology
• Advanced photo editing
• Script writing
• Online journalism
• Marketing
• Logic and critical thinking

Requirements
Course Duration: 18 Months
Exam Body: ICM
Grade: C- and Above