Journalism & Mass Communication
VISUALDO SCHOOL OF MEDIA
Mass Communication
Mass Communication is a broader term, which deals with communicating to the masses through communication mediums. This includes media ( or mediums) like print, radio, television, web and production etc.
Whereas, Journalism, is an art of gathering news (real news from any sector, including different beats like politics, science, education, entertainment, investigation etc), packaging it (with facts, data, pictures etc) and disseminating it through mediums of mass communication (explained above).
We have;
Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication
Certificate in Journalism & Mass Communication
Broadcast Journalism
Broadcast Journalism, is a type of news reporting presented to the public electronically or by radio instead of being published in newspapers. Media in broadcast journalism includes television, radio, and the Internet. Broadcast journalism is meant to be dispersed more quickly than older forms of journalism, including print media, and is meant to be more accessible. Radio and television broadcasts are designed to get the news out to a wide variety of people in language that is much less formal than traditional print media. News that is broadcast over the Internet can update people on events as soon as they happen. This can occur through articles, social media, and more.
Our diploma in Broadcast Journalism prepares our students to produce audio and digital content for a variety of broadcast platforms using the latest technology.
We have;
Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Certificate in Broadcast Journalism
Course outline
SEMESTER 1: – Intro to Mass communication – Introduction to Journalism – Radio Production 1 – Communication Skills – Computer Skills |
SEMESTER 2: – Camera Operations – Photography – Video editing – Radio production 2 |
SEMESTER 3: – Media & Society – Media Law (ICM) – English for journalists – Broadcast journalism – Newspaper reporting |
SEMESTER 4: – Sub Editing (ICM) – Social Studies 1 – Advertising – Online journalism |
SEMESTER 5: – Translation Practices – Public Relations (ICM) – Social Studies 2 – Journalism Ethics – Communication Research |
SEMESTER 6: – Media Management – Entrepreneurship – Environmental Reporting – Investigative Journalism – Final Project |
Particulars
- Intakes: January, April, July, October
- Certificate: 9 months (3 semesters)
- Diploma: 18 months (6 semesters)
- Fees: Ksh45,000 a semester (payable in instalments of Ksh18,000 a month)
- One semester = 3 months
- Grade(KCSE): Diploma C-, Certificate D-
Requirements
- Paid Non-refundable Application Fees of Ksh2000
- Submitted Application Form
- 1 Passport size photo
- Copy of National ID or Passport (or wait list)
- High School Certificate or Letter of recommendation
- Diploma entry grade is C-, Certificate is D-
- Short course entry grade is any grade
- Pay your semester school fees before starting class
- Maximum of 3 installments are allowed per semester
- After payment send the confirmation to +254.798.325.330
- Hostels are not part of school fees
- TVET (KNEC) Exams fees – paid later
- PEARSON Exams fees – paid later
- PROJECT / LAB / ACTIVITIESÂ fees – paid later