Certificate Course In Journalism

What you'll learn
Differentiate between Mass Communication and Journalism
Explain the key characteristics of different types of media
Explain the meaning of beat reporting
Understand the roles and duties of a journalist
Illustrate key steps in Journalism
Select topics prudently
Apply PESTLE technique
Gather information
Explain 5Ws and 2Hs
Develop interviewing skills
Write news articles, feature articles, editorials and opinion pieces
Optimise content for Internet
Requirements
Basic English
Interest in Journalism
Description
One of the fastest growing sectors in the industry is Journalism and Mass communication. As the saying goes 'The Pen is mightier than the Sword', a journalist can influence a massive audience with his thoughts thereby helping the public to see the reality of the country. One of the most important reasons why a person should pursue this course is that it will satisfy the soul of a creative person. This course opens the doors of various fields where you can select the perfect one for you. Here we will start from the basics and then build on to the advanced topics. At the end of the course, you would see yourself in a much better position. This will help if you want to work for a big brand or want to create your own brand in journalism.Course Structure:Section 1. IntroductionMeaning of Mass Communication and JournalismTypes of MediaBeat reportingRoles and Duties of a JournalistSection 2: Key steps and Common forms in JournalismKey steps FormsSection 3: Select your topic Select your topicSection 4: Gathering informationHow Do Journalists Gather information5Ws and 2HsSection 5: Interviews Key steps in an InterviewTypes of questionsTelephonic interviewEmail interviewSection 6: WritingInverted PyramidNews articlesFeature ArticleEditorials, Columns and Opinion piecesHow to optimize writing for the Internet?Section 7: PublishNewspapersBroadcastInternetSection 8: Journalism Aids
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Meaning of Mass Communication and Journalism
Lecture 2 Types of Media
Lecture 3 Beat Reporting
Lecture 4 Roles and Duties of a Journalist
Section 2: Key steps and Common forms in Journalism
Lecture 5 Key steps
Lecture 6 Common forms
Section 3: Select your Topic
Lecture 7 Select your Topic
Section 4: Gathering information
Lecture 8 How do Journalists gather information
Lecture 9 5Ws and 2Hs
Section 5: Interviews
Lecture 10 Key steps
Lecture 11 Types of Questions
Lecture 12 Telephone Interviews
Lecture 13 Email Interviews
Section 6: Writing
Lecture 14 Inverted Pyramid
Lecture 15 News articles
Lecture 16 Feature articles
Lecture 17 Editorials, Columns and Opinions
Lecture 18 Creative writing techniques
Lecture 19 How to optimize writing for the Internet?
Section 7: Publish
Lecture 20 How Newspapers are made?
Lecture 21 Newsroom - Sample
Lecture 22 Internet
Section 8: Journalism Aids
Lecture 23 Using smartphone effectively for Journalism
Lecture 24 Tips for Videos
Lecture 25 Tips for Photos
Lecture 26 Making presentations
Lecture 27 Video Editing
Those who want to work for big brands,Those who want to work as a freelancer,Those who want to have their own news company


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