Digital Communications: Podcasting & Video

Overview

This new and exciting MA is designed to address the demand for specialisms in Podcasting and Video.



This programme is for learners who wish to graduate as industry-ready, journalism and digital communications professionals with advanced TV and radio production skills. With six dedicated TV and radio production modules delivered in our industry-standard radio and TV studios, learners get hands-on content production and editing experience.



The MA in Digital Communications: Podcasting and Video is designed to be delivered on a full-time basis over one calendar year and on a part-time basis over 2 years. It consists of nine taught modules delivered during the academic year and a dissertation which is completed during the summer months. Throughout the programme, learners will have an average of 18 hours of contact per week, attending lectures, news days, labs and studio sessions.



To assimilate the material and to complete the assessments, learners are also required to spend a significant amount of time outside of those contact hours engaging in self-guided study, development and practice. Learners in the MA programme will complete 9 mandatory modules and a dissertation.



The first semester of this programme is designed to be commonly taught with MA Journalism learners and provides an understanding of the workings of the media industry as well as developing specific skills in journalism. The second semester builds on this knowledge and contains broadcast journalism specialisms such as Video Journalism, Radio Documentary Research and Production and Radio, TV News and Current Affairs.



The reporting, writing and packaging of news for online audiences requires an evaluation and understanding of the digital media world and the module Digital Journalism will equip learners with the skills required to produce news and features in a web context.



Why Study TV and Radio Journalism at Griffith College?

The MA in TV and Radio Journalism is recognised by the NUJ and conducted on both a full and part-time basis over a 1-2 year period. Learners will acquire both a theory-based understanding of the media industries as well as journalism-specific production skills. The programme team, made up of industry professionals and full-time academics, aims to instil in learners the skills required to apply critical reflection and intellectual depth to their production of media content.

• You will display reflective critical learning and develop strong practical skills in media production with the use of TV studio, film and television production equipment.

• Avail of our state-of-the-art facilities including an on-campus radio station, 2 broadcasting studios, 4 photographic studios, 3 darkrooms, a TV and Video Studio and a Sound Engineering Studio.

• National Union of Journalists' recognition of this programme entitles students to apply for an NUJ Press Card for the duration of their course.

• You are assured of excellent teaching practices, with many of our graduates currently working in a range of leading media outlets including the Irish and Sunday Independent, RTE Radio and Television, Newstalk, TV3 and Google.

• You have an opportunity to join the ranks of multiple award-winners with Griffith College students consistently excelling at the Smedia Awards.



Course Highlights

• State-of-the-art studios and facilities

• NUJ (National Union of Journalists) Press Pass for the duration of your study

• Build your own professional portfolio

• Study full-time, part-time or through blended learning

• Conceive, produce, edit and publish your own content

• Connect with industry leaders

Core Modules

• Communications and Audience Theories

• Dissertation

• Mobile Video Production

• Multiplatform Writing & Editing

• Podcasting & Radio Production

• Radio Documentary & Advanced Podcasting Techniques

• Radio Studio Production

• Research: Methods & Skills

• Social/Digital Content Creation

• TV Studio Production

Video Storytelling



Elective Modules

• International Political Economy

• Media Product Design & Professional Development

• Photojournalism

• Sports Journalism

• The Business of Media

• Virtual Studio: Mastering & Delivery

A primary degree (2.2) and interview



English Language

Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.

1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time.



Full-Time / Part-Time & Blended Delivery

The programme runs full-time over one year with two semesters and an August dissertation submission. It is also run part-time over four semesters in two years with five of the modules delivered through ‘blended learning’ where learners view lectures and related reading online at their convenience. Candidates are encouraged to contact the faculty to discuss our flexible, student-oriented timetabling. September and February commencements are facilitated.

Intake Dates:

Courses beginning in September run for 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Courses beginning in February run for 1.5 years full-time and 2.5 years part-time.



Please note: Our MA in TV and Radio Journalism has two intakes: September and February.

Academic Progression

On completion of the Level 9 MA in Digital Communications: Podcasting and Video, students may progress onto a range of Level 10 Doctoral programmes on the National Qualifications Framework. The Postgraduate QQI validation means that your qualification is recognised not only in Ireland and Europe but throughout the world.



Career Progression

Through the MA in Digital Communications: Podcasting and Video, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong portfolio and covered a diverse range of media. Graduates of this course are employed in a wide variety of fields across the communications industries in media and communications companies, non-governmental organisations, video production firms and media outlets as journalists, editors, media content creators, researchers, video producers and radio production managers. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

• Video Producer

• Radio Journalist/Researcher

• Editorial Assistant

• Content and Community Manager

• Social Media Coordinator