Certificate in Broadcast Journalism
		Content             Course Aims & Objectives     Core Subjects (3)     1. Introduction to Media         Television techniques         Understanding the News     2. Broadcast Journalism         Print News Gathering         Writing for broadcast     3. Newspaper Reporting         Role of Journalism         Dealing with People         Press Complaints     Course Overview
About the Course
The Certificate in Broadcast Journalism is
designed to provide participants with an
understanding of all aspects of media from
broadcast journalism to reporting for
newspapers. This ten week intensive foundation
course prepares you for entering the exciting
world of media and provides you with the
knowledge for further study in this growing area.
It provides you with the necessary knowledge of
how to write and edit your own scripts for Radio
& Television. Most importantly, you examine the
and skills required to report news to the
newspapers. Ideally suited for individuals who
want to enter the world of media and journalism.
Course Aims & Objectives
The Certificate in Broadcast Journalism is especially suited to newcomers to the world
of media who wish to gain a thorough understanding of the many principles that govern
television, radio and print production. The aim of the course is to provide you with the
necessary knowledge and practical skills to focus on a specific area of media as a
career path. The CMI has a number of experienced qualified Media lecturers who have
worked with RTE, the BBC and the major national newspapers. The course will provide
you with unique insights into the journalism profession.
It is essential that those wishing to undertake the programme are able to communicate
in both written and spoken English. This course leads to a Diploma in Journalism &

Media qualification which is accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management and is internationally recognised.

Certificate in Broadcast Journalism - Core Subjects
There are 3 core subjects to study:

1. Introduction to Media
2. Broadcast Journalism
3. Newspaper Reporting

Course Overview
Introduction to Media:
National, local press and broadcast media explored, Audience Structures, Television techniques, Journalism, Scriptwriting, Communication Theory, Mass Communication, Understanding the News

Broadcast Journalism:
Print News Gathering, News Sources, Writing for broadcast, Interviewing, Setting up the interview, News programme, presenting the news, Radio and equipment, Television news, Researching the story, TV Scriptwriting, Editing Reports, News Studio, News Media

Newspaper Reporting:
Role of Journalism, Categories of written publication, News Worthiness & Value, Gathering News, Leads and Investigative Reporting, Developing Stories, Taking notes, Dealing with People, Sources, Interview types, Local Reporting, News Writing, The right Angle, Newspaper language, Grammar, News Reporting, Specialist Writing, Newspaper Structure, Ethics, Press Complaints

Methodology
The course is delivered through lectures, workshops, exercises and home assignments. Writing and editing scripts as well as news stories, makes this a highly rewarding and practical course.

Duration and Cost
The Certificate in Broadcast Journalism is a ten week course and costs 750 Euro. Exam fees are 200 euro extra.

Scheduled Dates 2009
Start: Tuesday 6 October 2009, 18.30 – 21.30, 10wks. End: January 2010.
Exams: January 2010.