The Course

This is a challenging course.  You will gain an overview of the Journalism industry as you study the different roles that people play in the media.  You will also learn about print media formats and broadcast media.  This is a practical course and you will research, plan, construct and evaluate media texts.

Students are not required to have any prior experience of Journalism but the following skills are important:

A good standard in English is essential

Good ICT skills

An interest in the Media (newspapers, magazines, television, radio and the Internet)

Ability to work in a team

Interest in providing a service to people

Motivation to work independently when required

Use initiative and show an ‘enterprising’ attitude

 

Why Study Journalism?

In studying this course you will:

develop an understanding of the unique approaches required to be a successful journalist;

practice journalist skills;

understand the major moral and ethical issues that arise when working as a journalist;

analyse how a range of media address particular stories and events;

develop an understanding of the impact of technology on a journalist’s work;

understand the source-to-output lifecycle of a story (print, online or on air).

 

Information about the course:

There will be two controlled assessments (60%).  Students must compile a real story for both a local compact newspaper and an online broadsheet, and produce two scripts for a news bulletin and a news package.  Students will be expected to keep a journalist’s log and contacts book for these assignments.

One external examination (40%)

A 1 hour and 30 minutes examination.

 

Please note: Journalism will NOT be offered as an AS/A Level