Overview

An introduction to practical journalism course provides students with fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a career in journalism. It covers topics such as news writing, interviewing techniques, writing for different media and how to structure a story. The course is designed to help students develop a strong foundation in journalism, while also providing hands-on experience through practical exercises and assignments.

In this course, students will learn the basics of writing a news story, including how to craft intros, drop intros, and lively intros. They will also explore what makes a good news story and where stories come from, as well as how to build a contacts book and conduct an interview. Additionally, students will study writing for TV and radio, as well as color and feature writing. An introduction to shorthand will also be covered. Finally, the course will teach students how to deal with breaking news and deliver accurate and timely reports.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse, interpret and communicate news events

• Organise and present information appropriately for a press release

• Organise information to create descriptions and explanations of news events

• Plan and conduct interviews

• Recognize the appropriate journalistic styles for the press, TV and radio