Multimedia Journalism & Water

General information

Media: Radio, Television, Print and Online
Type of Diploma: Certificate

Printable Info sheet (5- 23 November 2012)

Printable Info sheet (4- 22 November 2013)

Couse aim

To strengthen the capacity of journalists working for broadcast, print or online publications to design and produce attractive and effective multimedia stories on issues to do with water management.

Who`s it for

The course is designed for working journalists with at least three years professional experience in broadcast, print or online media.

Learning outcomes

The course will draw on the Netherlands’ strong tradition and expertise in water management to give participating journalists an in-depth understanding of water management seen from a global perspective. Leading experts will present the facts and discuss the issues. 

As well as reinforcing and developing their knowledge and skills in multimedia production, participants will be sent out on working visits and story assignments to appropriate locations in the Netherlands. They will also be able to research and work on multimedia stories for publication in their home countries. 

Throughout the course the participants will have the use of a laptop with access to the internet; they will use professional audio/video recording and editing facilities and equipment, and publish their multimedia stories on a purpose-built website.

Course outline

Across the world, the management of water resources has become an increasingly important issue under the threefold pressure of growing populations, the demands of development and the potential impact of drought or flooding and long-term climate change.

It reaches across frontiers. Water can be a source of huge political and social tension and journalists need to understand the issues and the science if they are to be able to inform their readers and audiences reliably and effectively; they are also better able to contribute to a healthy and informed debate about water management within their societies.

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:

• You are currently working as a broadcast, print or online journalist and have a minimum of three years experience in journalism
• You have successfully followed secondary education, and professional education or training in media
• You are used to working with computers, using the Internet and have good computer skills
• Your speaking and writing skills in English (the course language) are sufficient
• You must submit a letter of motivation in English (150-250 words) explaining why you want to follow the course

English language proficiency:

Since English is the working language of the course, proficiency in English is an absolute necessity. Successful candidates will have a level of proficiency in English equivalent to scores of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) for TOEFL and 6 for IELTS. Those whose first language is English or who come from countries in which English is their national language, and/or have completed higher education taught entirely in English will have the required level of proficiency. If you are in doubt about whether you are sufficiently proficient in English please contact RNTC at info@rntc.nl.

After submitting a motivation letter, a phone/Skype interview will be conducted with shortlisted applicants to assess the level of understanding of spoken English and discuss expectations for the course.

Fees,costs and fellowships

The course fee of EUR 2,500 includes pick-up from the airport, insurance, accomodation & meals, cost of local transport and travel assignments. Participants must cover their international travel costs.

More information on costs can be found here.

If you are looking for a fellowship to sponsor your study at RNTC then you must take a number of steps. RNTC will assist you in making it possible.

There are RNTC fellowships available for the course in 2012.

Information and registration

For more information on registration, visit our 'How to apply' section.
For any questions, please contact us at info@rntc.nl.