Journalism

Journalism - Glasgow Clyde College Anniesland Campus

National Progression Award (NPA) - SCQF 6

The National Progression Award aims to provide you with an introduction to the activities involved in journalism.

Course Outline

You will focus on the key journalistic skills of research and writing as well as interview skills. The course is mostly practical and for a lot of the time you will be completing research and writing activities. You will be sourcing and producing your own stories. You will develop a knowledge of how journalism works in the creative media industries and the responsibilities of those involved. Additionally, this course will teach you the digital skills which are required in the industry, such as how to structure an online multimedia story for a student news publication.

Entry Requirements

You should have :

• English, Communication or Media Studies at SCQF Level 5

Interview

A strong personal statement will be required before a place is offered on the course.

Course Content

National Progression Award Journalism SCQF Level 6:

Mandatory Units:

• Media: Research and Interview Skills for Journalism

• Media: Feature Writing

2 optional units (which will be chosen by the college):

• Media: News Writing for Print

• Media: Page Layout and Design for Print

• Media: Basic Website Development

• Media: Photography

Course Assessment

You will study a range of media artefacts before undertaking a research and production project.

Progression

After successful completion of your course, you will be offered a place on the HND Practical Journalism course. This opportunity will also be dependent on your attendance, commitment, and achievement on this course as well as the level and relevance of your other qualifications.