Mobile Journalism (MOJO)

Prerequisite

• Participants in the Digital Content Creation & Mobile Journalism course Used Cup cut for video editing, Canva for graphic design, and FiLMiC Pro for mobile journalism.
• For SEO tools like Google Analytics, and utilize platforms such as WordPress and Dropbox for content management and storage.

Course Description

Participants will delve into the foundations of digital content creation, mastering techniques in writing for digital platforms, visual storytelling, and leveraging multimedia elements. The course progresses to explore the dynamic realm of mobile journalism, where students learn to harness the power of mobile devices for capturing compelling stories through video, audio, and photography. Ethics and legal considerations in digital and mobile journalism will be emphasized throughout.

What you will learn

• Essentials of mobile journalism and storytelling.
• Techniques for shooting and editing video on mobile devices.
• Best practices for live reporting and social media content creation.
• Ethical considerations in mobile journalism.
• Tools and apps for enhancing mobile reporting.

Course Outline

• Week 1 Foundations of Digital Content Creation

  • Introduction to Digital Content Creation
  • Overview of digital content landscape
  • Assignment 1

• Week 2

  • Importance of Digital Content in Journalism
  • Types of Digital Content: Text, Images, Video, Audio
  • Assignment 2

• Week 3 Writing for Digital Platforms

  • Writing styles for digital media
  • Structuring articles for online consumption
  • QUIZ 1 / Assignment 3

• Week 4 Visual Storytelling

  • Basics of photography and composition

• Week 5 Visual Storytelling

  • Creating Engaging Visuals For Digital Media
  • Tools and techniques for graphic design
  • Assignment 4

• Week 6 Advanced Digital Content Strategies

  • Social Media for Journalists
  • Leveraging social media platforms
  • Building and engaging audiences
  • Managing social media presence
  • Quiz 2 / Assignment 5

• Week 7 Advanced Content Creation

  • Long-form digital storytelling
  • Interactive and immersive content
  • Incorporating data and multimedia elements
  • Mid Term Exam

• Week 8 Monetization and Distribution

  • Strategies for monetizing digital content
  • Understanding analytics and metrics
  • Distribution channels and platforms
  • Assignment 6

• Week 9 Introduction to Mobile Journalism

  • Evolution and principles of mobile journalism
  • Benefits and challenges of mobile reporting
  • Ethics and legal considerations
  • Assignment 7

• Week 10 Mobile Video Production

  • Basics of mobile videography
  • Shooting techniques and framing
  • Editing video on mobile devices
  • Quiz 4 / Assignment 8

• Week 11 Mobile Audio Production

  • Recording quality audio on mobile
  • Editing and enhancing audio content
  • Podcasting fundamentals

• Week 12

  • · Final Theory Paper / Practical Paper

Grading Criteria

Particulars	Marks (%)
Quizzes	20
Class Participation/ Attendance	15
Projects	25
Final Projects	40
Total	100