- Overview
- Syllabus
- What we offer
- Requirements
Overview
An eclectic programme covering a range of musical styles and genres, the Diploma in Music Journalism is a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the workings of music and celebrity journalism in both an Irish and international cultural context.
A strong feature of the programme is its concentration on the practical skills required to work in music journalism and its coverage of the realities of getting a foot in the door of the industry.
The programme is delivered by a select group of music journalists.
Course Start Date
October 2012
Course Timetable
6.30pm - 9.30pm one evening per week
Awarding Body
The Institute of Commercial Management
Contact Details
Email: diplomas@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: 01-6725058
Course Duration
12 weeks
Course Fees
Full time: n/a
Part time: €895 ( Payment plan options available- Please call 01 672 5058 for details)
Syllabus
- - Music journalism: origins and influences
- - Evolution of popular music and its social impact
- - Key movements in music history: from glam to grunge, rave to rap
- - The Irish context for popular music and journalism
- - Music journalism in practice: what, why and how
- - Dealing with the music industry: PR, spin and access
- - Opinion and critique: reviewing in music journalism
- - Features and ideas
- - Fashion, image and style in music journalism
- - Ethics in music journalism
- - The industry: how to break in
- - Blogs, web and mobile journalism
What We Offer
Music enthusiasts who want to learn how to use their passion for music to get a foothold in journalism will benefit from this programme.
It will also benefit bloggers and writers who want a wider appreciation of the cultural context in which music has evolved and a stronger set of practical skills such as interviewing, reviewing, feature-writing, freelancing and pitching.
Lecturers are selected from a panel of experienced music journalists
* Eamonn McCann – author of three books, 'War and an Irish Town' (about Bloody Sunday), 'War and Peace in Northern Ireland' and 'Dear God – The Price of Religion in Ireland'. One of Ireland's most renowned journalists and orators.
* Olaf Tyaransen – Author of The Story of O, Sex Lines and The Palace of Wisdom. 4th book about to be published. Until recently a regular columnist with The Evening Herald. Hot Press 'Writer At Large'.
* Jackie Hayden – author of 4 books including the No.1 best selling 'My Boy'.
* Niall Stokes – author of the best selling 'U2: The Stories Behind The Songs', translated into seven languages. Editor Hot Press. Presenter From A Whisper To A Scream. Voted Editor of the Year and Publisher of the Year.
* David Rooney (lectures AIT and NCAD). Work published in Germany, Japan and the US. One of Ireland's finest ever illustrators, wriuter, musician. Currently making his first BBC documentary.
* Duan Stokes – COO of hotpress.com, twice winner Irish Website of the Year. Regular contributor Radio Nova.
* Stuart Clark – widely published journalist, deputy editor Hot Press and regular contributor, broadcaster Today FM)
Requirements
Music enthusiasts who want to learn how to use their passion for music to get a foothold in journalism will benefit from this programme. It will also benefit bloggers and writers who want a wider appreciation of the cultural context in which music has evolved and a stronger set of practical skills such as interviewing, reviewing, feature-writing, freelancing and pitching.
