Certificate Course in Journalism

Learn various techniques and strategies 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