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News is information that someone, somewhere, wants to suppress. The rest, said Dublin-born British newspaper magnate Lord Northcliffe, is “advertising”.
Modern journalism, however, is about so much more than just “news”. A century after Lord Northcliffe’s reign, the profession now embraces, not just the printed word, but also television, radio and digital media – and not just news, but specialist reporting on business, sport, the arts and many other subjects.
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Course details
News is information that someone, somewhere, wants to suppress. The rest, said Dublin-born British newspaper magnate Lord Northcliffe, is “advertising”.
Modern journalism, however, is about so much more than just “news”. A century after Lord Northcliffe’s reign, the profession now embraces, not just the printed word, but also television, radio and digital media – and not just news, but specialist reporting on business, sport, the arts and many other subjects.
The City Colleges Diploma in News & Sport Journalism prepares the student to contribute to the global digital conversation in an eloquent, informative and effective style. Students will learn the key skills of in-depth research and clear, concise writing, vital for success in all walks of life. The course will prepare them to write for newspapers, magazines and the web – and also introduce them to the world of broadcasting and publishing.
Objective
Students who successfully complete the Diploma will have gained the skill set and knowledge to:
- Report on current affairs and sports events
- Research, collate and disseminate news and information
- Develop their own journalistic style
- Manipulate digital media for journalistic purposes
Outline
Week 1: Breaking News
9/11 & Other Stories
- How RTE covered the biggest story of the 21st Century
- Producing a daily news programme
- The 24-hour news cycle
Myles Dungan & Niall O’Flynn, RTE
Week 2: The Foreign Correspondent
- War Journalism, Trauma & Ethics
- Elaine Cobbe, CBS Paris Correspondent
Week 3: Writing For A Living
- The 5Ws – who, what, why, when, where (& how)
- Writing for different platforms – press, magazines, radio, TV, social media
- The different forms – news, features, opinion, sport, business, specialist
- Research methods
Week 4: Sports Presenting
- Reporting, presenting & interviewing
Week 5: What Is News?
Opinion Writing
- News v Current Affairs – what’s the difference?
- Balancing the facts
- The evolution & future of news
Week 6: Feature & Travel Writing
- Features, profiles and critiques
- Specialist Writing
Week 7: Journalism and the Law
- Libel & slander
- Reporting the courts, writing about crime & when NOT to publish
Week 8: TV & Radio
- The World Cup & other stories
- Presenting for TV & radio
- Interview skills
- Covering major news and sports events
Week 9: Lobbying & PR
Week 10: Freelancing
- How to make a living as a freelance
- Freelance opportunities
- Building a contacts book
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