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UCAS Code: JRN1 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
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Launch Your Journalism Career with Our HNC Programme!
Are you passionate about uncovering the truth and sharing compelling stories? Take the next step after your level 3 qualifications with our Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Journalism at Farnham College and City of Oxford College.
Why Choose Our HNC in Journalism?
· Comprehensive Curriculum: Develop essential skills in research, interviewing, reporting, and multimedia storytelling.
· Practical Experience: Gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and collaborations, preparing you for the ever-evolving media industry.
· Industry Connections: Benefit from our strong links with media outlets, offering opportunities for internships and networking.
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Journalism offers students one general pathway to support progression to relevant occupational areas or degree-level study. This pathway allows students to complete a qualification without committing to a particular professional specialism, offering additional flexibility to students.
Our Blended Learning delivery will see a third of the course delivered remotely. These sessions, delivered on Wednesdays, will be a mixture of live online delivery, and guided learning tasks from the tutors. The remainder of the course will be delivered face-to-face at the City of Oxford College or Farnham on Thursdays and Fridays.
The course develops students’ underpinning knowledge of the subject and enables students to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles requiring personal responsibility. It provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, practical and transferable skills, and other attributes.
On successful completion, students will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply them more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different problem-solving approaches. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations that require the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.
**EXCITING CAREER PATHS AWAIT**
· Broadcast Journalist: Deliver news and stories via television, radio, or online platforms.
· Magazine Journalist: Create engaging content for consumer or trade publications.
· Digital Content Manager: Oversee and produce compelling content for websites and social media.
· Public Relations Specialist: Manage communications and media relations for organisations.
· Copywriter: Craft persuasive and creative content for advertising and marketing.
Modules
Unit A1:1 - Explores history, theories and developments related to the areas of practice. This includes an examination of news and agenda setting. It will investigate how and why newspapers emerged; the rule about crime reporting and the role that the press has played from the nineteenth century to our current world of social media and fake news.
Unit A1:2 - This unit will teach you the art of feature writing, including human-interest stories, narrative structure and investigative journalism. You will develop your ability to write for specific audiences, to edit your work in a professional manner and to produce high-quality, engaging prose. Students also learn to adapt traditional journalistic skills to digital platforms.
Unit A1:3 - Engages with the practical problems of media production. You will learn about production processes, tools and software. You will work with Adobe Creative Cloud. You will develop understanding of production processes, proficiency in media production tools and software, ability to produce high-quality media content.
Unit A1.4 - Will instruct you in professional standards and behaviours. You will learn about legal and ethical principles in journalism and test your ability to apply these principles to real-world scenarios, critical analysis of ethical dilemmas. Topics may include defamation, privacy laws, copyright, and regulatory bodies.
Unit A1.5 - Explores the principles and practices of news gathering and reporting. Students learn how to research, interview, and write news stories across different media platforms. You will develop the ability to identify newsworthy topics, conduct effective research and interviews, write clear and accurate news reports.
Assessment methods
· Practical media production projects, such as creating news packages, designing magazine layouts, or producing multimedia content.
· Production tasks, such as writing headlines, editing video footage, or designing graphics. These tasks evaluate their proficiency in various aspects of media production.
· Constructing a portfolio showcasing media production work, including samples of written articles, audiovisual content, and design layouts.
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