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Digital Journalism

A Professional Certified Digital Journalist (PCDJ) is a technology-based media professional proficient in various digital media tools and technologies. Media companies worldwide seek individuals with a versatile skill set, often referred to as “jacks-of-all-trades.” These professionals possess hands-on experience in both the technical and practical aspects of journalism. They are sought after to report, generate content, manage web pages, create and edit audio, video, and graphics, craft press releases, enhance the company’s brand image, and manage the organization’s reputation.

Connect With People

Bridge individuals to information and services, creating a seamless connection for efficient access and fostering a well-informed, connected community.

Collaborate With People

Bridge individuals to information and services, creating a seamless connection for efficient access and fostering a well-informed, connected community.

Create New Content

Innovate by generating fresh content, services, communities, and communication channels to effectively deliver information and services, enhancing accessibility and engagement.

Professional Certificate In Digital Journalism Syllabus

  • Introduction to Communication Theory
  • Understanding the Different Types of Communication
  • Introduction to English Language
  • Language for New Media Professionals
  • Learning the Media Industries
  • Professional Terms

 

  1. PAPER I:  100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT: Write an autobiography (50 Marks)
    QUIZ:      10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Communication Technology
  • Understanding the ICT Applications
  • Operating System Concepts with Windows 10
  • Basic Networking Concepts
  • Using Internet
  • Creating Email Accounts
  • Sending & Receiving Emails
  • Introduction to Microsoft Word
  • Understanding Adobe Acrobat Document
  • Introduction to Traditional Media & New Media
  • Understanding the 5 C’s of New Media

 

  1. PAPER II:  100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT:  Send your autobiography to 10 friends by email (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ:     10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • The Roles & Duties of a Journalist
  • Ethics of a Journalist
  • Introduction to New Generation Journalism
  • Understanding the new Avatars of Journalism
  • Grassroots journalism
  • Networked journalism
  • Open-source journalism
  • Citizen Journalism
  • Participatory journalism
  • Hyperlocal journalism
  • Bottom-up journalism
  • Stand-alone journalism
  • Distributed journalism
  • Complementing Mainstream Journalism
  • Understanding the Civil Society
  • RTI Act. 2005 and the amendments
  • Understanding Community 2.0, Enterprise 2.0, Government 2.0 & Publication 2.0
  • Understanding “Digital Journalism”: for the people & by the people

 

  1. PAPER III:  100 MARKS
  2. ASSIGNMENT:  Prepare an investigation report on any emerging issue. (100 Marks)
  • Introduction to Digital Photography
  • Shooting and Managing Digital Photos
  • Introduction to Photo Journalism
  • Understanding Visual Communication Techniques
  • Digital Photo Editing Techniques
  • Image Editing with GIMP
  • Learning Digital Illustrations with Inkscape
  • Web File Formats
  • Understanding the Google and Flicker Technology
  • Uploading files to Flicker & Picasa Accounts

 

  1. PAPER IV: 100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT: Prepare a Photo Feature on any emerging issue. (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ:  (10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test) (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to Animation Technology
  • Introduction to Flash Journalism
  • Learning Flash Journalism with Flash CS5
  • Creating Animated News Contents
  • Benefits of creating Animated News for the web

 

  1. PAPER V :   100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT:   Create an animated feature on “Dotmocracy” (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ:      (10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test) (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to Web 2.0, Web 3.0, Web 4.0, and Web 5.0 Technologies
  • Server & Clients Concepts
  • Downloading and installing the XAMPP/Laragon Server
  • Uploading & Downloading Files using FTP
  • Understanding CMS for Journalism
  • Learning Open Source with WordPress

 

  1. PAPER VI:   100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT:   Design your first Autobiography Site (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ:       (10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test) (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to News 2.0
  • Reporting Methods
  • Reporting News for the Web
  • Introduction to Wiki
  • Introduction to Blogging
  • Creating a Blog Account
  • How to be a successful Blogger

 

  1. PAPER VII: 100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT: Create a Blog on the emerging issues (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ: (10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test) (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to Digital Audio Technology
  • DAT with Audacity
  • Basic Audio Editing Techniques
  • Introduction to Voice Journalism
  • Digital Audio and Podcasting
  • Introduction to RSS 2.0 Technology
  • Integrating RSS feeds

 

  1. PAPER VIII:  100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT:  Setup your online Community Radio Station (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ:       10 Sets of Quiz Test (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to Digital Videography
  • Introduction to Video Journalism
  • Shooting Video for News and Features
  • Introduction to Digital Video Editing Technology
  • Using DVET with PowerDirector and OpenShot
  • Introduction to Video Journalism
  • Understanding Vodcasting
  • Understanding Miro Technology
  • Introduction to YouTube Technology
  • Uploading Video Files to youtube.com

 

  1. PAPER IX:   100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT:  Setup your online Community TV Station (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ:       (10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test) (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to social media
  • Understanding the Social Media Networks
  • Advantages and disadvantages of social media
  • Understanding the Facebook & Twitter Technology
  • Signup for your Facebook & Twitter Accounts

 

  1. PAPER X:   100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT:  Setup your Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Account (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ:       (10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test) (50 Marks)
  • New Media – New Rules
  • Introduction to the Cyber Act 2006 and the amendments
  • Understanding the Cyber Law Implications
  • Introduction to the Digital Copyright Act 1957 and its amendments
  • Creating a Law Channel on the web
  • Understanding Press Release (PR)
  • Marketing Channels using Social Media

 

  1. PAPER XI:   100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT:  Create an awareness of Cyber Law and copyright at Facebook (50 Marks)
  3. QUIZ: (10 Marks for 5 Sets of Quiz Test) (50 Marks)
  • Introduction to Mobile Technology
  • Understanding Mobile Web 2.0
  • Understanding 2G, 3G & 4G Technology
  • Understanding Mobile Media Production, Editing & Delivery Methods
  • Record, Edit & Distribute an on-demand event

 

  1. PAPER XII:   100 MARKS
  2. PROJECT:   RED a technical discussion for 5 minutes (100 Marks)

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