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About the Course
Diploma in Digital Journalism is a specialized program that prepares students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of digital media and online journalism. Here's a comprehensive overview of what you might expect from such a diploma program:
Foundations of Journalism: Introduction to the principles, ethics, and practices of journalism. Students learn about the role of journalism in society, news values, journalistic integrity, and the responsibilities of journalists in the digital age.
Digital Media Skills: Training in digital media production and multimedia storytelling techniques. Students learn how to use digital tools and technologies for content creation, editing, and distribution, including audio and video editing software, photography, graphic design, and multimedia platforms.
Online News Writing and Reporting: Instruction in writing for online news platforms and digital media outlets. Students learn how to research, gather information, interview sources, and write news stories, features, blog posts, and other journalistic content optimized for digital consumption.
Social Media and Audience Engagement: Exploration of social media platforms, strategies, and best practices for audience engagement, community building, and content distribution. Students learn how to leverage social media tools and analytics to promote stories, interact with audiences, and increase reach and engagement.
Data Journalism and Visualization: Introduction to data-driven journalism techniques and tools for analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing data in journalistic storytelling. Students learn how to find, collect, analyze, and present data using spreadsheets, databases, visualization software, and interactive graphics.
Mobile Journalism (MoJo): Training in mobile journalism techniques for capturing, editing, and publishing news stories using smartphones and mobile devices. Students learn how to shoot and edit video, record audio, take photos, and write stories on the go, leveraging mobile apps and accessories.
Digital Ethics and Media Law: Exploration of ethical and legal issues related to digital journalism and online media. Topics include privacy rights, copyright law, defamation, intellectual property, online harassment, and the ethical responsibilities of journalists in the digital era.
Multimedia Storytelling and Production: Hands-on experience in multimedia storytelling and content production. Students learn how to produce multimedia packages, podcasts, documentaries, interactive features, and multimedia projects that combine text, audio, video, graphics, and interactivity.
Audience-Centric Journalism: Understanding audience needs, preferences, and behavior in digital media environments. Students learn how to identify target audiences, analyze audience data and metrics, and tailor content strategies to engage and serve audience interests effectively.
Entrepreneurial Journalism: Exploration of entrepreneurial opportunities and business models for digital journalism startups and independent media ventures. Students learn about monetization strategies, audience monetization, crowdfunding, advertising, subscription models, and revenue diversification in digital media.
Professional Development and Portfolio Building: Guidance on career development and professional skills for digital journalists. Students learn how to build a digital portfolio, market their work, pitch stories, network with industry professionals, and navigate the digital journalism job market.
Internship or Capstone Project: A culminating internship experience or capstone project that allows students to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world setting. Students may intern at digital media organizations, newsrooms, online publications, or tech startups to gain hands-on experience and build professional connections.