Journalism and Media Studies
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Program Description
Journalism and Media Studies teaches you how to research, tell stories, and share ideas using writing, audio, photo, and video. You will study media theory, reporting, digital production, feature writing, ethics, and communication skills, plus practical subjects like multimedia editing and media law. The program builds your ability to investigate issues, create compelling content, and understand culture and audience. Graduates can work as journalists, writers, editors, content creators, broadcast reporters, or move into related arts careers like graphic design, museum work, teaching, and creative direction. This course prepares you for internships and entry roles in Ghanaian media, and helps you shape a career that uses creativity and critical thinking.
Aims and Objectives
Develop accurate reporting skills by producing regular news stories, interviews, and features.
Master multimedia production techniques, including audio recording, photography, and video editing.
Understand media ethics, law, and the social role of journalism in Ghana and beyond.
Create a professional portfolio of published work and multimedia projects for internships and job applications.
Analyze audiences and cultural contexts to produce relevant, responsible, and engaging content.
Why Choose This Program?
Practical experience
Hands-on training in reporting, editing, and production prepares you for real roles from day one.
Strong career pathways
Leads to jobs in journalism, content creation, broadcasting, graphic design, museum curation, and teaching.
Creative and cultural focus
Learn to tell Ghanaian stories, explore culture, and connect with communities through media.
Industry connections
Access to internships, school media units, and local media partners for work experience and mentoring.
Versatile skills
Gain transferable skills in research, digital production, and communication that fit many arts and media roles.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Use Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for visual design, layout, and image editing for print and web.
Edit footage with Premiere Pro or similar tools to create news packages, reports, and short documentaries.
Record and edit interviews and podcasts using Audacity or other digital audio workstations.
Shoot, edit, and publish stories using smartphones and mobile apps for fast, on-the-ground reporting.
Use digital research methods, source verification, and data gathering to produce accurate, reliable stories.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Audacity
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Balancing practical projects with academic study
Learning technical software quickly
Tips & Advice
Create a schedule, set small milestones for projects, and use school media clubs to share workloads.
Start with free tutorials, follow step-by-step projects, and practice modules one at a time.
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