Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This practical journalism course focuses on developing multimedia skills to prepare students to work across all platforms: social, mobile, broadcast, digital and print journalism. On completion of this course students will have developed their writing, researching and production skills necessary for working across all the different media platforms. Throughout this course students are encouraged to create high quality media which can be used to build up a portfolio of work which is essential for seeking a place in higher education or for employment.
In particular, at the end of this course students will have trained to become a skilled digital content creators who can demonstrate essential skills and the use of new technologies for the fast-moving 21st century media workplace. This includes using smartphone recording and editing for digital journalism and digital page production which involves using different audio, video, graphic and written content to create digital assets.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1
Journalism Practices
Journalism and Society
Creative Media Industries
Professional Practice
Principles of Photography
Interview and Presentation Techniques
Digital Page Production
Individual Projects
YEAR 2
Advanced Journalism Studies
Social Media Practice
Documentary
Magazine and Feature Production
Personal Professional Development
News and Editorial
Project
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
