Journalism

Creative, Media & Services · Beginner–Intermediate · 35 hours

Report fairly and effectively — news writing, interviewing, ethics, digital media and media law — for a career in South Africa's news and content landscape.

What you'll learn

• Understand the role of journalism in society
• Find, verify and report news
• Write clear news and features
• Interview sources effectively
• Apply media ethics and SA media law

Course modules

• Module 1: The Role of Journalism
• Module 2: What Makes News
• Module 3: News Writing
• Module 4: Interviewing
• Module 5: Research & Verification
• Module 6: Feature & Long-Form Writing
• Module 7: Digital & Multimedia Journalism
• Module 8: Media Ethics
• Module 9: Media Law in SA
• Module 10: Building a Journalism Career
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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