Print Journalism Galway & Roscommon ETB - Galway City

This course offers students with a talent for writing the possibility of advancing their communication, craft and technological skills to pursue a career in journalism.

Modules

Communications - (5N0690)

Desktop Publishing - (5N0785 )

Media Analysis - (5N1298)

Political Studies - (5N1837)

Radio Programme Production - (5N1379)

Research Skills for Journalism - (5N2443)

Technical Skills for Journalism - (5N2463)

Work Experience - (5N1356 )

Writing Skills for Journalism - (5N2435)

Course Info

Students work with local newspapers, publishing and media production agencies, and may also engage in work simulation organised through the college.

Special Features

Classes operate in the Apple Mac computer lab with the latest programmes including Quark Xpress 8 and Adobe Photoshop.

Students have the chance to get published, and to prepare a portfolio.

Entry Requirements

FETAC Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

Career Opportunities

Students have progressed to work as journalists in various newspapers an magazines throughout Ireland.

This course is no longer available.

Course details

This course offers students with a talent for writing the possibility of advancing their communication, craft and technological skills to pursue a career in journalism.

Modules

Communications - (5N0690)

Desktop Publishing - (5N0785 )

Media Analysis - (5N1298)

Political Studies - (5N1837)

Radio Programme Production - (5N1379)

Research Skills for Journalism - (5N2443)

Technical Skills for Journalism - (5N2463)

Work Experience - (5N1356 )

Writing Skills for Journalism - (5N2435)

Course Info

Students work with local newspapers, publishing and media production agencies, and may also engage in work simulation organised through the college.

Special Features

Classes operate in the Apple Mac computer lab with the latest programmes including Quark Xpress 8 and Adobe Photoshop.

Students have the chance to get published, and to prepare a portfolio.

Entry Requirements

FETAC Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

Career Opportunities

Students have progressed to work as journalists in various newspapers an magazines throughout Ireland.

Updated on 20 December, 2017

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