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SAE Institute One-Year Professional Diploma Course in 'Digital Journalism'
10th January 2010
First Intake in Dubai to Commence in March;
Global Launch of Programme Scheduled for October 2010
SAE Institute Dubai, a world-renowned post-secondary creative media educator, today announced that Dubai will be the first campus for the launch of a one-year professional diploma in 'Digital Journalism,' also known as 'Backpack Journalism.'
'Backpack journalism' is a growing movement that sees independent journalists travelling to hard to reach areas to file stories using only tools that they can carry with them. Each student will receive a backpack with the equipment they will need for their future career, including a JVC digital video camera and a Macintosh laptop equipped with editing software.
While the first intake is set to commence on 7 March in Dubai, the global launch of the programme is scheduled for October 2010, placing SAE Dubai at the forefront of innovative responses to a changing media landscape.
Suitable for the amateur single practitioner as well as seasoned professionals, SAE Dubai's intensive immersion in digital journalism will deliver the full range of skills required for effective storytelling, from idea development and successful pitching to scriptwriting and editing.
SAE's partnership with JVC Professional, globally renowned manufacturers of a wide range of high quality solutions for broadcast, professional and industrial applications, will allow students to use state-of-the-art technology to hone their technical skills in digital film as well as photography, sound and video editing, podcasting and blogging.
Marco Bettelli, Director - Business Development, SAE Group, said: "The Digital Journalism programme combines industry standards with practical, hands-on exercises. The course was designed by industry professionals to train journalists who are compelled to go beyond the remit of traditional media to seek out underrepresented stories."
"Our global partnership with top-of-the-range audio and video equipment makers JVC allows us to consistently keep in step with the latest developments in technology. The synergy will allow independent journalists to package their stories for multiple platforms, including major broadcasters and web-based media outlets."
Upon completion of the one-year programme, students will receive a professional diploma that will enable them to pursue a career with publishing or media companies, online portals, as well as broadcast segments such as radio or TV.
The SAE Institute provides creative media education in four streams - Filmmaking, Animation, Audio Engineering and Web.
