National Diploma in Journalism and News Production Technology

Upon successful completion of the National Diploma in Journalism and News Production Technology,graduates will earn a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 5 Diploma—an internationally recognized and industry-valued credential known for its practical, hands-on training and real-world relevance. This qualification opens the door to a broad spectrum of career opportunities in both local and global media industries. Graduates will be equipped to pursue roles such as news producer, journalist, reporter, media communicator, public speaker, regional correspondent, news editor, segment producer, video editor for news and feature programs, and social media content creator or copywriter. In addition to these career pathways, students will gain comprehensive skills in television and social media program production, scriptwriting for TV, film, and digital platforms, video cinematography and lighting, production management, set design, and post-production. This well-rounded training ensures graduates are prepared to excel in the fast-paced and ever-evolving media landscape.

What you will learn:

• Fundamental principles of Mass communication, Fundamentals of Screenplay writing, Application of Graphic and Animation, Production design and Planning, Elements of Art, and Design, Understanding the concepts of Direction and Director.
• Basic concepts of technology in Audio Visual production, Single and Multi-Camera Technology and Techniques Used, Lighting and usage of lighting techniques, Basic application of Audio technology and techniques, Aesthetic of Editing and Editing techniques, Broadcasting Technology.
• Media Ethics, Intellectual property rights and media law, Workplace Information, and communication Management.

Learning Outcome :

• Write the screenplay, finding talents for the screen productions, Production and Post-production planning and Design, Understanding the application of graphics and animations, basic techniques for direction in screenplay productions.
• Knowledge of understanding the Television systems, equipment, different formats and other technical needs related to the Audio-Visual field, perform camera techniques and technology, Design and arrange lighting for Audio Visual production, Understanding aesthetic of aspect editing and selecting shots according to the technical screenplay,Prepare and implement single and multi-camera production.
• Understanding major basic principles of the copyrights law and its implications in media productions, apply occupational health and safety concepts and procedures in an engineering or similar work environment.

Job Market and Career Path: The Audio-Visual industry is booming, with opportunities in Film, Television, and social media. A person with this qualification has sound practical and theoretical knowledge and competence to perform work at supervisory in the Audio-Visual Media sector. Career progression can lead to roles like Program Director, Video Cameraman, Lighting Technician, Screenplay writer, Production manager. You can explore opportunities in local and foreign Television broadcasting stations, Film and Television Production companies, advertising agencies, and production studios.