Deadline: 31 July 2012
The Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy announces the availability of a scholarship for a Post Graduate Programme in Multi-Platform Journalism.
SEMESTER I
NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING FOR TV AND PRINT JOURNALISM: CONTENT INCLUDES: Live reporting, writing, storytelling, accuracy, lead writing, story structure, use of quotations, writing from media releases, covering press conferences and speeches, writing profiles and features, copy editing, headline writing, attribution, news selection, display and working under intense deadlines.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING: Writing for the web, handling a developing story, blogging, developing content for wikis, monitoring social media sites such as YouTube, twitter, Facebook and flicker, and developing audio and video stories for publishing on the internet.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: Composition, framing, sequencing, lighting and how to tell stories using high-end digital cameras.
EDITING WITH FINAL CUT PRO: Edit television and web stories on Macintosh computers using Final Cut Pro.
WEEKLY WRITING WORKSHOPS: Refine English writing skills for multi-platform projects.
SEMESTER II
FIRST TERM/ INTERNSHIP: During the first term, world media academy will use its extensive network and contacts to help place you in media houses for internships.
SECOND TERM/ SPECIALIZATION IN TV JOURNALISM: During the second term, world media academy will work with students to refine their journalism skills through a six-week intensive studio module. The module is a practical application of broadcast skills, including:
GUEST LECTURES: World Media Academy provides a series of lectures by distinguished working journalists and industry advocates.
SCHOLARSHIP: Full tuition, travel and board.
ELIGIBILITY: Working journalist or graduates with a minimum of 55% pass mark intending to join the media. Priority will go to working journalist.
HOW TO APPLY: Email your application and resume to jigmet@bcmd.bt with a 350 word statement on why you wish to persue these studies and how can you contribute to media and democracy in Bhutan. OR post your sealed application to the Director, Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Post box 1662, Thimphu, Bhutan.
QUERIES: jigmet@bcmd.bt or call 327903
LAST DATE TO APPLY: Tuesday, 31st July. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for a selection interview.
The scholarships is funded by Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Open Society Foundations, Bhutan Foundation and World Media Academy.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: jigmet@bcmd.bt
Website: http://www.bcmd.bt
The Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy announces the availability of a scholarship for a Post Graduate Programme in Multi-Platform Journalism.
- Institution: World Media Academy, Delhi
- Duration: 10 month course
- Course starts: August end, 2012
- Course: Post Graduate Programme in MultiPaltform Journalism.
SEMESTER I
NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING FOR TV AND PRINT JOURNALISM: CONTENT INCLUDES: Live reporting, writing, storytelling, accuracy, lead writing, story structure, use of quotations, writing from media releases, covering press conferences and speeches, writing profiles and features, copy editing, headline writing, attribution, news selection, display and working under intense deadlines.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING: Writing for the web, handling a developing story, blogging, developing content for wikis, monitoring social media sites such as YouTube, twitter, Facebook and flicker, and developing audio and video stories for publishing on the internet.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: Composition, framing, sequencing, lighting and how to tell stories using high-end digital cameras.
EDITING WITH FINAL CUT PRO: Edit television and web stories on Macintosh computers using Final Cut Pro.
WEEKLY WRITING WORKSHOPS: Refine English writing skills for multi-platform projects.
SEMESTER II
FIRST TERM/ INTERNSHIP: During the first term, world media academy will use its extensive network and contacts to help place you in media houses for internships.
SECOND TERM/ SPECIALIZATION IN TV JOURNALISM: During the second term, world media academy will work with students to refine their journalism skills through a six-week intensive studio module. The module is a practical application of broadcast skills, including:
- Anchor training and voicing
- On-air reporting
- Video editing
- Graphics and sound
GUEST LECTURES: World Media Academy provides a series of lectures by distinguished working journalists and industry advocates.
SCHOLARSHIP: Full tuition, travel and board.
ELIGIBILITY: Working journalist or graduates with a minimum of 55% pass mark intending to join the media. Priority will go to working journalist.
HOW TO APPLY: Email your application and resume to jigmet@bcmd.bt with a 350 word statement on why you wish to persue these studies and how can you contribute to media and democracy in Bhutan. OR post your sealed application to the Director, Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Post box 1662, Thimphu, Bhutan.
QUERIES: jigmet@bcmd.bt or call 327903
LAST DATE TO APPLY: Tuesday, 31st July. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed for a selection interview.
The scholarships is funded by Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Open Society Foundations, Bhutan Foundation and World Media Academy.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: jigmet@bcmd.bt
Website: http://www.bcmd.bt
