Journalism for the Digital Age

Hi, my name is Leah, I'm from Germany and I have spent the year studying Journalism for the Digital Age.  Throughout the year I have learned many aspects not just of journalism but also in relation to media design and layout skills. I particularly enjoyed the layout and design part of the course, especially when we designed the college magazine at the end of the year. 

The course gave me insights into many aspects of this profession such as politics, research skills, media analysis or technical skills like working with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. I am happy I chose CSN because I got to meet so many amazing people and the course allowed me to realise what way I want to continue on my education. I would recommend the course to everyone who wishes to progress into media or journalism.

Leah Haupenthal

Journalism for the Digital Age at CSN is a fantastic starting point for anyone to break into the world of modern Journalism. I gained confidence in my own work, drive and the guidance I needed. The classes are very practical, and make use of your own skills and interests. Since completing the course I've had the thrill of getting a few articles published and began studying Radio Broadcasting. I'm largely involved with Cork City Community Radio as a newsreader and on-field reporter.

Samantha Barry

After working for over thirty years in the private sector I was made redundant. I returned to college. My time at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa was a revelation, it was one of the best  experiences of my life and  I don't know why I didn't return to college years ago. Its small classes and fantastic tutors made the course enjoyable. I would highly recommend Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa to anyone thinking of returning to further education.

David Creedon

The year I spent studying the Media Production course was an extremely fulfilling one. After studying for four years in the vast expanse that is U.C.C., it was so refreshing to learn in a close-knit environment where the teachers know you on a first-name basis and speak to you about your work and progress on a one-on-one basis.

After my degree, which was quite diverse, I knew that in order to become a journalist I would need to hone my writing and gain specific journalistic skills. In this course you are exposed to each facet of the media spectrum and are therefore more informed of which area will suit you in the future. Each class is specific and necessary to form all the skills you need to flourish in the media industry.

The reason I chose the course initially was for their work placement programme. The college has excellent contacts in the media industry and there is an incredible selection of work placements. I did my work experience in the Evening Echo and now have the honour of writing a weekly page for the paper as I was offered a job following the completion of the work experience. I have no doubt that the media production course was instumental in this achievement. Without the support of the staff and the skills I gained through the various journalism classes my confidence would not have been at the level needed to secure a job.

In the space of a year I have gone from being a graduate without any journalistic skills to a freelance journalist. I would highly recommend this course as it can appeal to everyone from students who have just finished the leaving certificate, to graduates and mature students. It has opened a plethora of doors for me and I am extremely glad I chose the course.

Kerrie Downey

I decided to come to CSN after seeing the journalism course as it really caught my eye and the modules peaked my interest particularly politics and desktop publishing. I found that the staff here at CSN were really helpful throughout the year and gave 100% in each class as they want you to succeed. To quote one of the lecturers I had here at CSN ‘I’m on your side’ and I After graduation I hope to be studying arts at UCC. While studying at CSN I had great fun and you will too.

Rebeckah McCarthy