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Diploma in Photojournalism

VISUALDO SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Nairobi, Kenya

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About Photojournalism

Make a career out of writing and taking photographs.
Photojournalists work in publishing (electronic or print media) either self employed (freelance) or in house (employed by a publisher); contributing images and (in smaller enterprises), writing as well to published work. Opportunities are relatively strong and diverse for skilled photographers, but for the person who can also write text and process images using software, demand for this mix of skills has been very high.

What is Photojournalism?
Photojournalism is slightly different to other forms of professional photography in that it adheres to the principles of journalism, which are – Accuracy, Timeliness, Fair representation of the context of events, Reporting of facts, and Accountability.

For example, a portrait photographer is also documenting an event, but their responsibility is to the client and what the client wants to see. A journalist, on the other hand produces news for the public, and should be accurate. A photojournalist also has a responsibility to put things into context.

Newspapers and magazines continue to make heavy use of photographs. One photograph can tell so much more than words. Nowadays newspapers and magazines will often not rely so heavily on just photographs – they will also make use of words and images to add more to their content.

Intensive training in our photojournalism course will give you competitive advantage as a photojournalists, reporter-photographers, multimedia producers and editors, picture and assignment editors, freelance photojournalists and photographers, and digital publishing specialists.

Develop your skills to work in Photojournalism

  • Understand the market – know what publishers want.
  • Develop your skills to meet the needs of publishers.
  • Develop your skills and knowledge in wide range of areas – photography, project management, adding and amending website content, how to organize and manage projects, marketing and much more.
  • Learn about networking and establishing contacts and relationships in the industry.

Study Photojournalism at Visualdo Institute, We have;

  • Diploma in Photojournalism
  • Certificate in Photojournalism

Course outline

CERTIFICATE LEVEL

SEMESTER 1:
-Introduction to Photojournalism
-Photography 101
-Computer Skills
-Communication Skills
SEMESTER 2:
-Photography 102
-Photo Essay 1
-Copy Writing & Writing for Media
-English Writing Skills
SEMESTER 3:
-Photography 103
-Photo Essay 2
-Graphic Design 1

DIPLOMA LEVEL

SEMESTER 1:
-Introduction to Photojournalism
-Photography 101
-Computer Skills
-Communication Skills
SEMESTER 2:
-Photography 102
-Photo Essay 1
-Copy Writing & Writing for Media
-English Writing Skills
SEMESTER 3:
-Photography 103
-Photo Essay 2
-Graphic Design 1
SEMESTER 4:
-Photo Essay 3
-Graphic Design 2
-Web Design 1
SEMESTER 5:
-News Coverage
-Web Design 2
-Photo Essay 4
SEMESTER 6:
-Publishing
-Final Essay

Particulars

  • Intakes: January, April, July, October
  • Certificate: 15 months (5 semesters)
  • Diploma: 27 months (9 semesters)
  • One semester = 3 months
  • Fees: Ksh42,000 a semester (payable in instalments of Ksh14,000 a month)
  • 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).
  • KCSE Certificate results (Diploma entry grade is C-, Certificate is D-).
  • Short course has no entry grade.
  • Pay your semester school fees before starting class.
  • PAY VIA MPESA: Paybill number: 4107253 Account number: Student name.
  • Maximum of 2 installments 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 / ACTIVITIES fees – paid later.