Tuesday, February 28, 2012

JOURNALISM CAMP FOR 2012 SUMMER

This camp for the 2012 summer holidays is open to students in high school – ( class 8 to 12) and to college students.
Its focus is on encouraging young people who like to explore the local world and write on it to sharpen their skills and use their talent.
The camp is directed by Vincent D Souza, Editor/Publisher of Adyar Times, Mylapore Times & Arcot Road Times newspapers. He has over 30 years of experience in journalism.


DATES:
The 2012 camp is scheduled to start on April 30 and will run for 10 days. They run from Mondays to Fridays. (Sat & Sun. are holidays.). 

VENUE / TIME:
 - Mylapore Times newspaper office at Corporation Shopping Complex, Alwarpet. 2nd Floor, 77, C. P. Ramaswamy Road. ( near the flyover). Classroom sessions start at 9.30am to 11 am.
                    

                     FOCUS OF CAMP :
About Newspapers, What News is all about, How Reporters work, Interviewing people and making contacts, Gathering information, filing reports, writing feature stories.. Writing for the Campus / Net.
                     The course will be covered through lectures, interactive sessions and daily field assignments.
Participants will have to report and file assignments from day one. These reports and photos will be posted on a blog - www.mtjclass.blogspot.com (visit this blog and get a feel of last year's work)

FEE and BENEFIT :
Fee - Rs.1200 (non - refundable). Fee may be paid in cash before camp starts at the Mylapore Times office (Ph: 2498 2244) .
All participants will be given certificates. This workshop will be useful for those who plan to join a media course / wish to write or freelance / to get an introduction to journalism/media. Registration is open now.

                     HOW TO SIGN UP:
Call 2498 2244 and talk to Ms Janaki, Manager. Or mail to mytimesedit@gmail.co