Mass Communication / Journalism
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Aims
Media is one of the fastest growing industry in our economy and this is a tailor made course designed for those wishing to pursue or develop a career in print or broadcast journalism. The program introduces students to the role of the media in modern society and focuses on the skills needed to research, prepare and present news and information. It equips students with the relevant skills required to effectively operate in the global communication environment.
Course Duration: 2 Years
(Inclusive of Industrial Attachment - 6 months)
Course Content:
The following topics are covered:
Print Media
- News
- Production of Newspapers & Magazines
- Specialized reporting
- Editing
- Paper Plotting
Electronic Media
- Radio Production
- Television Production
- Video Production
- Sound Production
- Video Editing
- Camera Operations
Photography
- News Photography
- Eco Photography
- Tourism Photography
- Features Photography
- Sports Photography
- Aerial Photography
General Courses
- Mass Communication Theory
- Media Research
- Public Relations / Customer Care - (additional Course)
- Scripting
- Media Law & Ethics
- International Human Rights & Ethics
- Africa Media debates & issues
- Features & Documentaries
- Practical Sessions
- Foreign Language
Fee structure:
Tuition Fee - Kshs. 20,000/- Per Term (Term - 3 Months)Material Fee - Kshs.14,000/- (Incl. of a Foreign Language)
Exam Fee - Kshs. 10,000/- (Incl. of a Foreign Language
Career Opportunities:
For the successful Mass Communication / Journalism student, career prospects exist in both the print and electronic media as reporters, editors, broadcasters (anchors), photojournalists and freelance journalists, additionally you can work as press secretaries in various firms.
N/B:
We have a fully equiped broadcast and Mass Communication Studio.
N/B Material & Exam fee above is for the full course
