Journalism Training Class (Advanced)*New and Improved
Advance Journalism Training for experienced members
What's included in the Weekend Training Class?
Duration: 12 weekly classes, 2 hours each class
Course Fee: $350 (member price) $380 for non-members
Duration: 12 weekly classes, 2 hours each class
Course Fee: $350 (member price) $380 for non-members
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Public Speaking:
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Journalism:
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Camera* Video*TV (Advance)
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Class Schedule
Class Schedule
(Schedule may change)
1. September 13th- Journalism knowledge mega review
2. September 20th- Grammar lesson
· Basic caps and spelling lesson
· Homophones
· Proper sentence structures
· How to use great quotes
*A quiz will be given at the end of the class to test what they learned that day.
3. September 27th- Understanding news in politics section
· What does politics include?
· How to report on politics
*Presentation at the end of class on current news on politics.
4. October 4th- Understanding news in finance section
· What does finance include?
· How to report on finances
· Business and finances
*Presentation at the end of class on current news on finances.
5. October 11th-Understanding news in criminal justice
· Field trip to a Mississauga courtroom
6. October 18th- Understanding news in entertainment, sports and fashion
-Guest speakers!
-The speakers will explain how to get into the field and how to report on certain subjects.
7. October 25th-Opinion writing
· What message do you want to send to your readers?
· Finding your voice? Aggressive, passive, funny etc…
8. November 1st-The art of conversation
· Researching for live broadcasting
· Composing proper questions for a live interview
· Eye contact and reaction on camera
· TV presence
9. November 8th-Story board and directing shows
· Revieiwing how to write a script writing
· Assiging each student with a position for
· Assigned positions for live show
10. November 15th- Video editing (Part 1)
· Basic editing
· Basic photoshop
· How to gather images, links, music to your video
11. November 22nd-Video editing (Part 2)
· Technique and skills for TV
*Putting together the finished product
12. November 29th- Presentation preparation
(Schedule may change)
1. September 13th- Journalism knowledge mega review
2. September 20th- Grammar lesson
· Basic caps and spelling lesson
· Homophones
· Proper sentence structures
· How to use great quotes
*A quiz will be given at the end of the class to test what they learned that day.
3. September 27th- Understanding news in politics section
· What does politics include?
· How to report on politics
*Presentation at the end of class on current news on politics.
4. October 4th- Understanding news in finance section
· What does finance include?
· How to report on finances
· Business and finances
*Presentation at the end of class on current news on finances.
5. October 11th-Understanding news in criminal justice
· Field trip to a Mississauga courtroom
6. October 18th- Understanding news in entertainment, sports and fashion
-Guest speakers!
-The speakers will explain how to get into the field and how to report on certain subjects.
7. October 25th-Opinion writing
· What message do you want to send to your readers?
· Finding your voice? Aggressive, passive, funny etc…
8. November 1st-The art of conversation
· Researching for live broadcasting
· Composing proper questions for a live interview
· Eye contact and reaction on camera
· TV presence
9. November 8th-Story board and directing shows
· Revieiwing how to write a script writing
· Assiging each student with a position for
· Assigned positions for live show
10. November 15th- Video editing (Part 1)
· Basic editing
· Basic photoshop
· How to gather images, links, music to your video
11. November 22nd-Video editing (Part 2)
· Technique and skills for TV
*Putting together the finished product
12. November 29th- Presentation preparation
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Meet our instructor – Jennifer Joseph
Jennifer holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ryerson University. She was the multimedia editor for RYERSON REVIEW OF JOURNALISM. She is also a freelance writer with expertise in entertainment events, fashion and beauty for teens. From Jennifer: I see journalism as a concept of learning about the world, people and your surroundings. This is what makes it so interesting! There is always constant change. I cherish and value the aspect of education and want my students to explore their possibilities and not remain limited. Not only do I want my students to succeed but to leave every class with the will to conquer the world. |
Training Class FAQs
Q. How is level 3 different from level 1 and 2.
A. Level 3 focus on some very advance journalism concept. Children will learn much more about he world around them by exploring our financial and political system. Kids will also learn the importance of world issues. The Level 3 also focus on the on camera reaction and directing, further training the kids' leadership skills.
Q. If we miss a class, will we get the refund for that class?
A. No. We try to accommodate everyone's time and schedule. However, we will not be responsible for missing classes due to personal reasons, the 10 weekly classes are set as a semester. We would not be able to offer make-up class. We have teachers travelling and teaching even one student does not show, we bare the costs and thus, we can not issue refund for missing classes.
Q. What's your refund policy?
A. Full refund minus $30 administration before 2 weeks of class start time. 50% refund after two weeks before class starts. No refund after class starts.
Q. What do we need to bring and prepare for the class?
A: Students will need to bring notebooks for writing and pencil cases on their own. In some of the classes, they will need to bring a small digital camera for photograph. We will inform you when that happens.
Q. Will there be homework for each class?
A: Yes, we will give out homework at the end of each class. Students needs to bring their homework to class to be marked.
A. Level 3 focus on some very advance journalism concept. Children will learn much more about he world around them by exploring our financial and political system. Kids will also learn the importance of world issues. The Level 3 also focus on the on camera reaction and directing, further training the kids' leadership skills.
Q. If we miss a class, will we get the refund for that class?
A. No. We try to accommodate everyone's time and schedule. However, we will not be responsible for missing classes due to personal reasons, the 10 weekly classes are set as a semester. We would not be able to offer make-up class. We have teachers travelling and teaching even one student does not show, we bare the costs and thus, we can not issue refund for missing classes.
Q. What's your refund policy?
A. Full refund minus $30 administration before 2 weeks of class start time. 50% refund after two weeks before class starts. No refund after class starts.
Q. What do we need to bring and prepare for the class?
A: Students will need to bring notebooks for writing and pencil cases on their own. In some of the classes, they will need to bring a small digital camera for photograph. We will inform you when that happens.
Q. Will there be homework for each class?
A: Yes, we will give out homework at the end of each class. Students needs to bring their homework to class to be marked.