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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Print and Broadcast Journalism certification course will provide students with an overview of journalism. The postgraduate level training is backed with meaning, concepts, and significance of print and broadcast journalism. The first section of the curriculum also outlines the role and responsibilities of being a journalist in modern-day society.

The second unit of Print and Broadcast Journalism certification syllabus comprises deep insights into print journalism. The course emphasises news writing, journalistic writing, and reporting fundamentals. Gujarat-based ASPEE College of Home Science and Nutrition offers this 15-week-long MOOC training specially curated for postgraduate students interested in carving a career in journalism.

After finishing the Print and Broadcast Journalism training programme by Swayam, students will develop critical thinking skills necessary to gather, assess, write, and organise a good news story. Besides, the third and fourth section of the curriculum encompasses the nuances of broadcast journalism, editing, and proofreading. Candidates receive an MoE certificate, four credits, and a credit transfer credential after fulfilling necessary conditions.

The Highlights

Course contents can be accessed free of cost
Sample YouTube video (Introduction)
Proctored exam (National Testing Agency(NTA))
100% online course
Four credits
Video tutorials
Fifteen-weeks course
Postgraduate level course
Credit transfer credential (By SDA University Gujarat)

Programme Offerings

Course contents can be accessed free of cost
Proctored exam (National Testing Agency(NTA))
Sample YouTube video (Introduction)
video tutorials
100% online course
four credits
Fifteen-weeks course
Postgraduate level course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	ASPEE College of Nutrition and Community Science, Sardarkrushinagar

Print and Broadcast Journalism course fee structure

Course name

Fee

Print and Broadcast Journalism (certification)

Rs 1,000 (for unreserved category students)

Rs 500 (for SC/ST students)

Eligibility Criteria

The Print and Broadcast Journalism certification by SDA University, Gujarat, and Swayam is open for all irrespective of their academic and professional background.

However, to obtain a certification for this programme, all candidates are required to appear for an internal and a proctored examination along with paying the stipulated fee. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and a minimum of 40 per cent of marks need to be secured in both the exams.

What you will learn

Writing skillsEditing skillsReporting skillsVideography skills

Once the candidates complete the Print and Broadcast Journalism programme, they can be assured of excelling in the following areas:

Concepts of broadcast and print journalism discipline
Fundamental methods involved in journalism
Media ethics
Media policies
Understanding the news values
Components of efficient reporting
Writing news reports
Writing press releases, scripts and storyboards
Develop the appreciation for a free expression in a democracy
Build their knowledge base in the news media industry
Critical thinking skills

Who it is for

Content WriterReporter

The Print and Broadcast Journalism course by Swayam, an elective course, is best suited for postgraduate students who are inclined towards establishing a career in the field of journalism like reporters or content writers or journalists. .

Admission Details

To access the contents of the Print and Broadcast Journalism certification course, simply follow the link given below -https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge13/preview.
Once the course page opens, you can proceed with the further steps of the admission process by clicking on the 'Sign in/Register' tab.
Next in line, you should create an account with a username and password.
After this, you can sign-up with Swayam to proceed with the course.

Application Details

The Print and Broadcast Journalism program does not mandate the learners to fill any other application form other than the basic details like name, contact details and educational background etc.

The Syllabus

Development Journalism
Concept and importance of journalism
Type of journalism

Online journalism
Citizen journalism
Photo journalism

Media policies and law
Role and responsibility of a journalist
Ethical aspects of print and broadcast journalism

Components of new writing
News: Definition, concept and the elements of news
Writing different types of news

Different forms of journalistic writing
Style of news writing

Writing Skills for Opinion Piece/Feature
Writing Skills for Editorial & Farm News
Writing Skills for Press note/ Press Release

Basic terminology used in print journalism
Scope and challenges of print journalism

News gathering techniques
Types of reporting
Basics of reporting

Function and responsibility of the editor
Qualities of reporter
Meaning, objective and principles of editing

Copy editing
Use of graphics, cartoon in print media
Editing style and layout

Different types of radio formats
Proofreading
Characteristics of radio news

Script writing and layout for radio
Broadcast writing style for radio programme

Different types of TV formats
Characteristics of TV news

Script writing and layout for TV
Broadcast writing style for TV programme

Basic terminology used in broadcast journalism
TV programme production
Developing story for TV programme

Evaluation process

In order to obtain the certification for the Print and Broadcast Journalism training, students are required to appear for the internal and the proctored exam. The exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). To get qualified for certification, the students are required to secure a minimum of 40% in both the exams. 30% of the in-course tests and 70% of the end term exam are counted towards weightage.