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COURSE CONTENTThe course is designed to introduce students to the elements of Journalism, from news gathering, reporting to final printed and broadcast media and, if chosen, the practical basic elements of PR.
JOURNALISM: Role of the Reporter and established news values, the difference between news and feature stories, writing feature and news pieces, basic interview techniques, preparing and producing a basic written article for publication, understanding of libel law, Journalistic writing skills, basic elements of applied communication theory, print production, sub-editing, layout and design, picture handling and cropping, history of Journalism and writing for the web.
OPTIONAL PR MODULE: Introduction to Public Relations and the PRII, putting together a Public Relations programme, writing a news release, communicating with the media, PR tools and techniques and event management.
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Course Venue
European Institute of Communications Academic Training Centre on Herbert St, off Upper Baggot St, Dublin 2.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 Leaving Certificate passes and be a minimum of 18 years of age. The European Institute of Communications is delighted to accept mature candidates and those wishing to enhance their career prospects.
Academic Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the course participants will be conferred by the European Institute of Communications with their Diploma in Journalism and be entitled to use the acknowledgement 'Dip Journalism' in recognition of their professionally achieved status.
Each candidate accepted for the course automatically becomes a student member of the European Institute of Communications. Furthermore, each successful candidate will also be conferred awarded professional membership status, and be eligible to use the letters 'MEIC' after their name.
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To be accepted onto the program you will be required to complete our online application form. Click on following link Application-formUpon receipt of your application form and receipt of acceptance you will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of €295.00 which will be deducted from your overall fee. Balance of all course fees must be paid one calendar month prior to the course commencement. All candidates are bound by the rules and regulations of the European Institute of Communications (EIC). The European Institute of Communications reserves the right to cancel, amend or change the details contained in this brochure, the right to vary the administration, the programme content, and location of the course at any time. |
