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Journalism Multimedia NCTJ Diploma (One Year) (Sept '12)

NCTJ Multimedia Journalism in Brighton

Journalism at City College

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Course code: B0974

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: NCTJ Diploma

Starting and ending month: September to June

Days of the week: TBC

Course duration: 34 weeks

Time of day: All day

Formal assessment: Formal assessment required

Course location: City College East

Course aims:
The journalism courses at City College Brighton & Hove have been among the best performing in the UK for the last three years. Practically-based, the aim is to put you in the best possible position for either getting that first job on a magazine/newspaper/website or making it as a freelancer.

This is the new multi-media NCTJ course which takes into account demands from the industry for journalists who can adapt to a world of print, online and video. You get the choice of putting together a magazine or a newspaper portfolio of work.

Last year the course scooped a hat-trick of national NCTJ awards for having the best students in media law and public affairs exams - an unprecedented accolade for the department. We are based in bright new airy offices in the heart of the city in the bustling, bohemian North Laine area.


As well as core NCTJ subjects we have introduced a sports module – the only sports course to run in the local area with fantastic links to the Brighton and Hove Albion FC and new Falmer stadium – and court reporting where you will find out exactly how to cover important legal cases such as those involving phone hacking. We also offer business of magazines where you’ll find out how to set up a print magazine or website.

Further to that we run sessions in online, radio and video journalism using i-Movie editing facilities in our Mac suite.

The courses are taught by award-winning journalists still working in the field. A magazine/newspaper office atmosphere prevails with students pitching ideas, tip-offs and stories to local and national publications/websites, while building skills and the portfolio of published work.

You will have your own website (brightonlite.wordpress.com/) and Facebook page where the best articles are showcased to a wider industry audience. We also have a roster of guest speakers including investigative reporter Nick Davies, and author of ‘I had one twin, Mum had the other’ – success in real life journalism, Natasha Courtenay-Smith

Online journalism teaching is undertaken by playwright/author and freelance journalist, Damian Barr as well as freelance production editor and content manager, Sarah Booker.

Video journalism is undertaken with a former BBC cameraman in fully equipped studios using 3-chip cameras. You will learn about professional filming technique, filming news stories to camera and digital editing.

Workshops include Blogging and Tweeting by noted political blogger and Twitter-er, Justin McKeating.

This course is for students aged 18 or over who have either already gained a Degree, or have a minimum 2 A-levels or equivalent.

All applications must also be accompanied by a CV.

To find out more about our Journalism department follow the link
www.ccb.ac.uk/public/college-life/journalism

Course content:
Units Multimedia Journalism

Awards:
Best Fast Track Magazine Course 2007 and 2008
NCTJ Inaugural Reporter of the Year Award 2009
NCTJ Public Affairs Prize 2010-2011
NCTJ Law Prize 2010-2011
NCTJ Court Reporting Prize 2010-2011

Facilities for students:
Student facilities include:

Tutors:
Jan Goodey (course leader)
A former magazine features editor, Jan freelances online nationally, covering environmental issues which he also writes about for national and local magazines newspapers and supplements. He now divides his time between college and freelance commissions.


Peter Lindsey (course leader)
Peter has spent last 20 years editing local newspapers around Sussex. He now divides his time between lecturing here and various bits and pieces of PR consultancy work.

Nicki Jones (shorthand)
Nicki is an experienced shorthand teacher with the latest techniques to get you up to that all important 100wpm in Teeline.

Andrew Knight (law)
Andrew Knight is an award-winning features writer and editor with 20 years’ experience in regional newspapers. He has had widespread freelance writing experience and was editorial training manager for Trinity Mirror’s Western Mail & Echo newspapers prior to becoming a lecturer specialising in law and government.

Karen Dugdale (public affairs)
Karen is a freelance journalist who writes for consumer magazines and a variety of trade publications (Marie Claire, Cleo, Coast, G2, The Morning Advertiser and Overseas Property TV Magazine) as well as national newspapers. Prior to becoming a journalist she spent 10 years working in local government for an inner city London borough and many of her commissions draw on her comprehensive working knowledge of local government and social housing.

Peter Gates (design/subbing)
Peter has been a freelance designer for 15 years having worked for Bella and your Home. He has run his own highly successful practice – Peter Gates Design – for the last ten years.

Assessment: Students will be assessed by:

Awarding Body: NCTJ

Entry Requirements:
This course is for students aged 19 or over who have already gained a Degree, 2 A-levels or equivalent.

There will also be a two-hour aptitude test to sit with a minimum 50% pass rate required plus an interview with course leaders.

Students must be computer literate, with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Email.

Interview for entry: Interview required

Progression and links:
Students will be able to confidently apply for positions on:

Work experience opportunities:
Students will complete two separate 1 week placements on either local/national magazines or websites -

Costs of your Course: 1: £0 2: 425 3: £2,125


City College Brighton - Part-time course - Journalism Multimedia NCTJ Diploma (One Year) (Sept '12)

Further information: The one year Multimedia journalism course would be suitable for someone wanting to train to be a fully qualified journalist but has other commitments they have to maintain. This course runs for 3 days per week.

The fast track is a high pressure course and students are made aware that it comes first; hence we discourage students with part time or evening work commitments.

Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.