Diploma of Digital Journalism ( New )

“ Digital Journalists tread the unknown paths in search for real stories. ” Pia Heikkila

Aims

The course combines high academic standards with plenty of practical, hands-on exercises and it equips students with proper professional journalism skills. It is designed for someone with a curious mind and appetite for the unexpected. After one year of study the student will have a broad overview of new media and an ability to learn future technologies at a fast pace, enable him/her to efficiently implement knowledge and skills in the working environment.

Qualification

SAE Diploma in Digital Journalism

Diploma Duration

12 months full time (552 clock hours)

Course Overview

The course breakdown reflects the needs of a professional Media journalist and will be structured into 4 main elements, which will be detailed in the following pages:

• Journalism
• Multimedia
• Video
• Audio

Software

To be able to work effective and fast the requirements on the software will be Apple based and consist of the following:

• Apple iWorks09
• iMovie
• iDVD
• Garageband
• Ardour
• Celtx
• Gimp
• Taco

Assessment method and award

Practical

• throughout the course, students submit a number of prescribed practical projects;
  and
• students undertake a substantial project, within the guidelines set by the Institute;
  

Diploma Entry Requirements

Note: If you are applying from outside the UAE please contact the SAE Institute in your country to confirm your equivalent educational standing or contact SAE directly.

• minimum age 18;