Journalism Level 3
Oxford Learning
Duration: 1 Year
£465
(We also offer an installment plan for students to manage their course fees whilst studying.)
Detailed information
| Duration: | 1 Year |
|---|---|
| Price: | £465 (We also offer an installment plan for students to manage their course fees whilst studying.) |
| Type: | Courses |
| Method: | Online |
| Accreditation: | Level 3 Diploma from Oxford College quality assured by the OLQA |
| Prepares for: | University, Job advancement, Adult learning, Further education, HND |
| Geared towards: | Adult learners, Online learning, Interest in subject |
| Requirements: | Entry Requirements All students must per 16 years of age and above. These require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order to for students to manage study and the assumed knowledge within course content. |
| Internship: | As we are an online provider we do not offer this, however students are able to enquire this with their chosen work field. |
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Course program
Course Synopsis
A journalist is a person who gathers and goes through the process of dissemination of information about current events, trends, issues and people.
Reporters are just one type of journalist. They create reports as a profession for broadcast or publication in mass media such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, documentary film, and the Internet. Reporters find the sources for their work, their reports can be either spoken or written, and they are generally expected to report in the most objective and unbiased way to serve the public good. Depending on the context, the term journalist also includes various types of editors and visual journalists, such as photographers, graphic artists, and page designers.
This course provides a complete foundation in the subject area for those wishing to pursue a career in journalism or for those wishing to undertake graduate studies in the field of journalism.
Course Content
Unit 1: Communication: Concepts and Process
Taught in four parts namely concept and process; communication research; language and communication and international communication, this paper takes stock of all the communication related issues needed to understand the complex nature of mass communication and its role in development.
Unit 2: Communication and Development
This unit deals with the whole aspect of developmental issues and the role of communication therein. This unit is divided into two sections; theoretical concepts and assigned project work to test and expand the students' knowledge base.
Unit 3: History of Press, Laws and Ethics
This unit goes back to the early history of the press, the paper deals with laws and ethics that govern and regulate the functioning of various media and media organizations in the country in today's Information Age.
Unit 4: Reporting - Concepts and Process
Reporting being an integral part of mass communication. The student will cover the basics of reporting, reporting beats, features and interviews, and opinion writing.
Unit 5: Reporting: Practicals
This module is designed to give an idea of the reporter's practical job, the students are expected to understand reporting and writing assignments covering all beats in addition to write edits, middles, letters to the editors and special articles.
Unit 6: Editing: Concepts and Process
The paper deals with the principles of news gathering and news writing presentation - be it planning or visualisation of news or news flow and copy editing. It also deals with the organisational structures of editorial departments of media organisations. The art of translation is given due consideration in the course.
Unit 7: Editing Practicals
Divided in two parts, the paper deals with the detailed tasks involved with news editing. The unit examines the role and function of editing within journalism
Unit 8: Audio-Visual Production and Cyber Media
This unit will cover issues related to lay-out, design and production, photo journalism and graphics, Information Technology and cyber media. The unit extensively deals with the creative as well as technological aspects of print media/production.
Unit 9: Electronic Journalism
From introduction to radio and television to practical exercises in news reading, interviewing, news anchoring for FM as well as television news production, the unit takes care of all that students need to know about the broadcast media.
Unit 10: PR, Advertising and Newspaper Management
The interconnection between public relations, advertising and newspaper management is thoroughly explored and techniques of aggressive marketing to retain subscribers in today's highly competitive business environment are taught to the students to make them understand the complex web of newspaper management advertisement economics.
Entry Requirements
All students must per 16 years of age and above.
These require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order to for students to manage study and the assumed knowledge within course content.
Study Hours
Approximately 20 hours per unit
Assessment Method
Final online multiple choice examination.
Please note that you can enrol on this course at anytime.
Award
Level 3 Diploma in Journalism
A journalist is a person who gathers and goes through the process of dissemination of information about current events, trends, issues and people.
Reporters are just one type of journalist. They create reports as a profession for broadcast or publication in mass media such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, documentary film, and the Internet. Reporters find the sources for their work, their reports can be either spoken or written, and they are generally expected to report in the most objective and unbiased way to serve the public good. Depending on the context, the term journalist also includes various types of editors and visual journalists, such as photographers, graphic artists, and page designers.
This course provides a complete foundation in the subject area for those wishing to pursue a career in journalism or for those wishing to undertake graduate studies in the field of journalism.
Course Content
Unit 1: Communication: Concepts and Process
Taught in four parts namely concept and process; communication research; language and communication and international communication, this paper takes stock of all the communication related issues needed to understand the complex nature of mass communication and its role in development.
Unit 2: Communication and Development
This unit deals with the whole aspect of developmental issues and the role of communication therein. This unit is divided into two sections; theoretical concepts and assigned project work to test and expand the students' knowledge base.
Unit 3: History of Press, Laws and Ethics
This unit goes back to the early history of the press, the paper deals with laws and ethics that govern and regulate the functioning of various media and media organizations in the country in today's Information Age.
Unit 4: Reporting - Concepts and Process
Reporting being an integral part of mass communication. The student will cover the basics of reporting, reporting beats, features and interviews, and opinion writing.
Unit 5: Reporting: Practicals
This module is designed to give an idea of the reporter's practical job, the students are expected to understand reporting and writing assignments covering all beats in addition to write edits, middles, letters to the editors and special articles.
Unit 6: Editing: Concepts and Process
The paper deals with the principles of news gathering and news writing presentation - be it planning or visualisation of news or news flow and copy editing. It also deals with the organisational structures of editorial departments of media organisations. The art of translation is given due consideration in the course.
Unit 7: Editing Practicals
Divided in two parts, the paper deals with the detailed tasks involved with news editing. The unit examines the role and function of editing within journalism
Unit 8: Audio-Visual Production and Cyber Media
This unit will cover issues related to lay-out, design and production, photo journalism and graphics, Information Technology and cyber media. The unit extensively deals with the creative as well as technological aspects of print media/production.
Unit 9: Electronic Journalism
From introduction to radio and television to practical exercises in news reading, interviewing, news anchoring for FM as well as television news production, the unit takes care of all that students need to know about the broadcast media.
Unit 10: PR, Advertising and Newspaper Management
The interconnection between public relations, advertising and newspaper management is thoroughly explored and techniques of aggressive marketing to retain subscribers in today's highly competitive business environment are taught to the students to make them understand the complex web of newspaper management advertisement economics.
Entry Requirements
All students must per 16 years of age and above.
These require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order to for students to manage study and the assumed knowledge within course content.
Study Hours
Approximately 20 hours per unit
Assessment Method
Final online multiple choice examination.
Please note that you can enrol on this course at anytime.
Award
Level 3 Diploma in Journalism
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
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As part of your course you will have access to the tutor department who are able to support and mentor you throughout the learning process. Our students come from varied backgrounds, differing levels of education, and every continent in the world.
Our courses give you the confidence to achieve your academic goals, and give you new and further knowledge or, as with many of our past students, a new career path.
We invite you to take a look at the reviews past students have left, and look forward to welcoming you as an Oxford Learning student soon.
Our student advisory service will guide you through your course and education requirements, and are available to answer any questions you have.
Your qualification from Oxford College will show your respected and exceptional level of education.
Our online distance learning programmes encompass A-Level and Diploma level courses.
As part of your course you will have access to the tutor department who are able to support and mentor you throughout the learning process. Our students come from varied backgrounds, differing levels of education, and every continent in the world.
Our courses give you the confidence to achieve your academic goals, and give you new and further knowledge or, as with many of our past students, a new career path.
We invite you to take a look at the reviews past students have left, and look forward to welcoming you as an Oxford Learning student soon.
Our student advisory service will guide you through your course and education requirements, and are available to answer any questions you have.
Your qualification from Oxford College will show your respected and exceptional level of education.
