The Diploma in Journalism is a 10-month, full-time course that is on the long list of professional courses you can pursue after graduation. The course is offered to young minds who are interested in building a career in the media industry.
This is a perfect option for students who have recently graduated with a BMM or any Bachelor in any mass communication degree.
Now, if that’s you, read on to find out what the syllabus, eligibility and scope that this course has.
Now, that that’s out of the way, it’s time to ask this question:
Who is this course for?
At St Pauls Institute of Communication Education, the Diploma in Journalism course is offered to any and every student that shows a keen interest in developing a career in the media industry.
Get rid of the belief that only B.A or BMM students can become journalists.
So yes, you can still do this course, even though you may have graduated with a science or commerce degree.
What’s the eligibility criteria?
This may vary across institutes, but at SPICE, it’s like this:
- Applicants from any discipline may apply-Arts, B Commerce, Science, B.Sc IT, BAFT, BMM, BMS, Engineering, B Tech, MBA, Hotel Management, etc., -who have completed their graduation (12+3) from a recognized Indian University.
- Students who are awaiting their examination (third-year graduate level) results are eligible to apply for the diploma programme.
- Applicants must be between 21- 35 years of age.
- As English is the language of instruction at St Pauls Institute of Communication Education, Mumbai, proficiency in speaking, listening to, reading and writing English is essential.
So, if you think you meet these criteria, go ahead and register here.
What will I learn in a Diploma in Journalism?
In the Diploma in Journalism, you will learn the nuances of journalism- how to identify news sources, how to collect news, how to decipher what’s newsworthy, how to verify facts and how to deliver this news.
At the halfway point, our students are allowed to choose between print and broadcast journalism. Those interested in print, are taught to write for print- editorials, columns and opinions, reporting by going out on the field to collect stories, editing these stories on Adobe InDesign, along with handling a newspaper – The SPICE Enquirer, for the practical experience.
On the other hand, broadcast students are taught to write for television, create rundowns, face the camera, collect bytes, anchoring, choosing relevant images and videos and editing news bulletins using Adobe Premiere Pro.
There’s a lot more you’ll learn. Read the syllabus to get the whole picture.
Why choose SPICE?
Many colleges offer this course- but what sets SPICE apart from the rest, is the fact that you will learn from the best journalists in the media industry.
For example, you will learn to review movies like a pro, from the legend himself- Rajeev Masand. You will also learn from veteran journalists like Carol Andrade, Shashi Baliga, Dilip D’Souza and Bharat Kumar Raut.
What’s more, the institute is fully air-conditioned, with top-of-the-line facilities.
What’s the syllabus?
Term 1
Analyzing news
Principles and practice of Journalism
Politics, Society and Communication
Reporting the News
Media and the Law
Feature writing
Photography and photojournalism
Design theory and Practice
Computer skills for the media professional
Audio Skills for Podcasts
Research Methods
Field visits
Term 2
Social media: Role in society, impact on media landscape
Fake News
Photography
Podcasting
Term 3- Print
News Reporting and Feature Writing
Advanced journalism writing
Stories from Statistics
The art of reviewing
Creative writing
Covering gender and marginalised groups
Editing
SPICE Enquirer
Term 3- Broadcast
Introduction to the television newsroom
Assignment Desk
Understanding through Analysis
Writing for Television
Writing the news
Making a Rundown
Writing the package
Piece to camera
Behind the camera, Production Control Room
Anchoring and production for Features
How to build a television program
Presenting full-length news bulletin
Does this course provide internships?
What makes the course at SPICE one of the best diploma in journalism courses in Mumbai is the guarantee of internships.
Every semester, our students intern in some of Mumbai’s best media houses like Times of India, Economic Times, Free Press Journal, Mirror Now, CNBC Awaaz, Network 18, to name a few.
Here’s a video of one of our students talking about his experience as an intern at the Times of India on the sports desk.
We do not guarantee placements, but it totally depends on your knowledge and skill to bag a job. In fact, many of our students have indeed converted their internship into a job.
What are some of the jobs I can do, after this course?
A journalism degree lends itself to multiple types of jobs you can avail of, after the course.
I’ll name a few job roles you will qualify to apply for, after completing a diploma in journalism:
- Copy editor
- Content writer
- Video editor
- Anchor
- Correspondent
- Blogger
These are just a few. There are so many others you can do.
How much will I earn?
Now, assuming you go down the journalism route, you can expect to earn between Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 26,000, as a start, in an entry-level position.
So, how do I apply?
Applying for the Diploma in Journalism course is rather easy. Just follow these steps:
Step 1:
Register here– create your application profile, fill in your details and pay the applications fees.
Step 2:
Write the entrance exam. Here, you will be tested on your knowledge of current affairs, grammar, general knowledge and analytic skills, and knowledge of the industry.
Step 3:
Crack the interview. This is followed by the entrance exam.
Step 4:
If you’re selected, you can pay the fees and secure your seat.
If you still want to know more about the diploma in journalism course at SPICE, please contact [email protected] for more information or call +91-9769905813.
