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Mobile Journalism Course

The basic requirements:-

* High school diploma, and a university degree in journalism, media, or humanities is preferred.

*Basic knowledge of smartphone technologies.

Course Description

Amidst the technological acceleration and digital explosion that have affected all areas of life, a new type of audiovisual journalism has emerged, which has opened up opportunities for field photographers, bloggers, and digital journalists to reach a wider audience. When an event occurs, nothing captures it faster than a smartphone that records the moment with sound and image, and transmits it quickly to a hungry audience always looking for breaking news. In this course, trainees will be able to produce a professional documentary film using the available mobile technologies.

The Objectives Of The Course 

* Familiarizing and training on the optimal use of mobile camera, audio recording, and editing software.

*Familiarizing and training on how to use the mobile camera, record audio, and use editing software in the optimal way.

* Familiarity with the ethical issues that govern the production of media content produced using a mobile phone.

* The ability to shoot, edit, and broadcast a small media production using a mobile phone.

Course Topics

*Exploring available technological capabilities:

*Exploring available technology capabilities,Capturing images (variable focal length lenses).

*Dedicated camera holder.

*Audio recording microphones.

*Available video editing software.

*Saving power in the battery.

 Content preparation skills

*Using mobile phones for video shooting: How to handle and hold the phone to achieve a stable frame.

*How to play video on a mobile phone: settings, adjustments.

*Basics of photography (framing, movement and its types).

*How to compress shots and broadcast them live.

*How to conduct an interview while maintaining sound quality.

*How to create a simple and effective montage.

*How to export and output the project from the editing software and choose the final format.

Acquired skills:-

* A graduation certificate from the institute.

* Graduation project.

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