What you'll learn
📘 Certificate in Mobile Journalism (MoJo)
📌 COURSE OVERVIEW
The Certificate in Mobile Journalism introduces students to the modern, fast-paced world of news gathering and content creation using smartphones.
Learners will understand how to shoot videos, record interviews, write short news stories, edit using mobile apps, and publish content instantly on digital platforms.
This course is perfect for beginners who want to start careers in digital news, YouTube reporting, social media journalism, local reporting, or content creation.
⏳ COURSE DURATION
- 6 Months
- Mode: Classroom + Field Practice
🎓 ELIGIBILITY
- 10th Pass or above
- Basic smartphone knowledge
- No media experience required
💼 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After completing the course, students can work as:
- Mobile Journalist (MoJo)
- Digital Reporter
- Social Media News Creator
- YouTube News Presenter
- Local News Contributor
- Content Creator / Vlogger
- Citizen Journalist
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Course Syllabus
📦 COURSE STRUCTURE (Single Module – 4 Practical Units)
UNIT 1: Introduction to Mobile Journalism
- What is Mobile Journalism (MoJo)?
- History and evolution of smartphone reporting
- Advantages of mobile-based reporting
- Understanding mobile camera basics
- Types of mobile journalism content (news, interviews, vlogs)
UNIT 2: Mobile Shooting Techniques
- Camera angles, framing & composition
- Shooting interviews with mobile
- Recording clean audio using phone mic
- Using natural light & basic lighting techniques
- Capturing B-roll footage
- Stabilizing shots (handheld & makeshift tripods)
UNIT 3: Mobile Editing & News Production
- Basics of mobile video editing
- Using apps like Kinemaster, VN, CapCut, InShot
- Adding captions, lower thirds & graphics
- Writing short news scripts
- Packaging news for social media
- Voice-over recording & syncing
UNIT 4: Digital Publishing & Field Reporting
- Creating and publishing news on social media
- Basics of live reporting using a phone
- Interviewing techniques for field reporting
- Finding and verifying stories
- Ethical mobile journalism
- Handling crisis situations while reporting
📝 PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
✔ Shoot a short interview on mobile
✔ Create a 1-minute news report
✔ Edit and upload a mobile news package
✔ Create a field report using phone camera
✔ Mini live reporting practice
✔ Social media news posting exercise
📌 FINAL PROJECT
Students must submit:
✔ One full mobile news story (1–2 mins)
✔ One edited field report
✔ One short interview video
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