University Of Cape Town Journalism Degree

University Of Cape Town Journalism Degree

University Of Cape Town Journalism Degree

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for established writers looking to fine-tune their abilities, as well as anyone wanting to break into the journalism industry. Students will gain core interviewing, researching, and writing skills to develop and sell feature articles. They’ll also explore the legal and ethical implications of feature journalism. Guided by award-winning journalist, André Wiesner, students will write their own 2000-word feature article that can be added to their portfolio.  University Of Cape Town Journalism Degree

What you will learn

Module 1 Introduction to Feature Journalism
Module 2 The Form and Function of Features
Module 3 Developing Feature Story Ideas
Module 4 Researching the Feature Article
Module 5 Interviewing for Feature Journalism
Module 6 Essential Elements of Feature Articles
Module 7 Language and Structure
Module 8 Editing Your Article for Style and Clarity
Module 9 Journalistic Ethics
Module 10 Selling Your Writing

What to Expect from a Major in Media and Writing

• Important theoretical stances explain how social media platforms, popular culture, and society interact in African and international contexts.
• Constitutional, legislative, and industry frameworks, as well as ethical and political discussions concerning how media organizations and social media platforms function.
• Research on Africa and media theory outside of the Global North

Requirements for a major in Media and Writing:

Prerequisites:

(i) For FAM2000F:  FAM1001F, or at the discretion of the Head of Department

(ii) For FAM2003S: FAM1001F and FAM2000F, or at the discretion of the Head of Department

(iii) For FAM3000F: open to students majoring in Media and Writing who have completed FAM2000F and FAM2003S, or at the discretion of the Head of Department

(iv) For FAM3001S: open to students who have completed FAM2000F, FAM3000F and FAM2003S, or at the discretion of the Head of Department.

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University Of Cape Town Journalism offers the following courses; University Of Cape Town Journalism Degree

Honours

• Honours in Film & Television Studies
• Honours in Film Theory and Practice
• Honours in Media Theory & Practice
• Honours in Political Communication

Masters

• MA in African Cinema
• MA in Media Theory & Practice
• MA in Political Communication
• MA in Documentary Arts
• MA in Film Studies
• MA in Media Studies
• Twinned MA degree in Global Media (LSE and UCT)

PhD

• Ph.D. in Film Studies
• PhD in Media Studies