This module focuses on the use of quality Information Technologies (IT) vis-à-vis the computer as a fundamental tool in journalism as a profession. Introduced to the best principles and practices of IT applications, the students will be able to use effectively the Web-based IT as basic tools in journalism.
General Objectives:
At the end of the module, the students will have been able to maximise their use of the computer and the internet in conducting research work and in preparing for news reports/stories and other related information materials.
Furthermore, the module aims to provide meaningful technical and computer skills for an audience primarily concerned with media in the form of newspaper and radio.
The computer skills being taught would have to be in an area suitable for media; this includes, web design, web page maintenance and effective internet usage. The web design module is of particular importance as this enables a method for broadcasting news to a much larger audience for a minimal overhead.