Diploma in Journalism and Media Production
Begin your journalism journey or enhance your content creation skills with our unique 12-month practical course. Sign up to get notified when the course launches.
First intake starts in 2024*!
Gain practical industry exposure from award-winning journalists and producers.
Our programme includes practical training on real-world projects, which will improve your employability and readiness for the professional landscape.
be on the Cutting-Edge of Journalism and Reshape the Media Landscape
Sign up to get notified when the course is ready.
- FLEXIBLE self-paced remote learning or FULL-TIME for 12-months
- Practical training on real-world projects with media and NGO partners.
- FREE access to the Fourth Creators Studio and equipment
- PAID freelance job opportunities (based on The Fourth’s standard rates)
- PAID internship opportunities (RM1,000/month, based on availability)
- Access to fellowship programmes with The Fourth
Diploma
Launching In
2024*
Make a difference through impact storytelling.
We strongly believe in using media for good, so we equip our students with impact media and advocacy skills to help drive positive social change.
- Understanding the contemporary media landscape and its impact on journalism
- Introduction to digital journalism and emerging trends
- Media ethics, fake news, and media literacy
- Critical thinking and analytical skills in journalism
Feb – March (6 weeks)
- In-depth exploration of impact journalism and its significance in society
- Advanced investigative reporting techniques and tools
- Data journalism and visualisation for impactful storytelling
- Legal and ethical considerations in investigative journalism
April (5 weeks)
Submission of mid-year assignments / portfolio
Mid-year break
May-June (6 weeks)
- Advanced video production techniques for digital platforms
- Storytelling through immersive multimedia experiences
- Mobile journalism and live reporting in real-time
- Visual editing and post-production skills for diverse media formats
June – July (6 weeks)
- Strategies for building and engaging online communities
- Social media management and audience analytics
- Branding and content marketing for journalists
- Collaborative journalism and engaging with citizen journalists
Aug – Sept (6 weeks)
- Exploring the role of journalism in driving social change
- Solutions journalism and constructive reporting approaches
- Entrepreneurial skills for journalists and media startups
- Measuring impact and evaluating media initiatives
Sept (2 weeks)
Submission of year-end assignments / portfolio
Dec (5 weeks)
Graduation and year-end break
- Industry Expert Sessions
- Workshops and Skill Labs
- Project-based Learning
- Internships and Industry Collaborations
- Mid-term and final-year portfolio
- Capstone projects
- Professional presentations
- Written assignments
- Professional attachment/Internship Assessment
can't wait for the course launch?
SIGN UP FOR a 3-DAY
VIDEO PRODUCTION & Journalism WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
Date: 28th – 30th August 2023
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm daily
Location: Fourth Creators Studio, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
EXPERIENCE A DAY
AS A JOURNALIST!
You will conduct a video shoot and interview with an organisation in the impact industry.
Acquire the following skills from The Fourth’s award-winning producers and journalists:
- Interviewing techniques
- Scripting and storytelling basics
- Operating a professional camera setup
- Capturing the perfect shot through exercises on camera angles and movement
- Video and audio editing using software like Adobe Premiere Pro or Capcut
hear from our course alumni
“It was very interesting to learn how to develop a story. One thing that really stuck with me were the news angles. Something I will keep in mind when writing.”
Ho Jia Wen, 24, Journalist
“I feel so accomplished. These group of kids with their iPhones, going out there and making content that actually matters.”
Ain Husniza, 19, Activist
“Not just making content but actually learning people’s stories and talking to them, that was huge to me.”
Elisa See, 16, Aspiring diplomat
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