Certificate Course in Basic of Journalism and News Reporting
- Date: 28th of September 2024
- Course Objective: The primary objective of this short-term certificate course is to provide a fundamental understanding of the general media field while offering structured knowledge and training in news reporting for both print and electronic media.
- Course Duration: The course spans three months, encompassing both theoretical and practical knowledge through sessions and fieldwork (12 days, 48 hours in total).
- Medium: E/S/T
- To Whom: Aspiring journalists, media enthusiasts, and individuals interested in gaining a foundational understanding of journalism and news reporting
- Course Fee: LKR 30,000.00 (Kindly note that the registration fee of LKR 1000.00 is eligible for a 15% discount (LKR 25,500.00) and payment can be made in two installments)
- Course Content:
| Unit Name | Description |
Introduction to Journalism and Role of Media | Roles and Responsibilities of Mass Communication and Mass Communication MediaRole of the Journalist |
Identifying News | What is News? (What is NEWS?)News Values and News CriteriaNews Sources |
News Writing | Basics of News ReportingNews Identification and News GatheringNews Writing |
| Media Ethics | Use of Ethical media |
| News Writing and Editing for Print Media | News Writing for Print MediaNews FeaturesNews Editing and Captioning in Print Media |
| News Writing and Editing for Audio Communication Media (Radio) | News Writing for Audio Communication MediaNews Editing in Audio Communication Media |
News Writing and Editing for Visual Communication Media (TV) | News Writing for Visual Communication MediaNews Editing in Visual Communication Media |
| News Writing and Editing for Digital Media | News Writing for Digital MediaNews Editing in Digital Media |
Investigative Journalism | What is Investigative Journalism?Investigative News Reporting |
Information Verification | Identifying MisinformationInformation Verification Tools |