Recruitment for journalism and media training course (March 2010)

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is recruiting students for short-term journalism and media training courses, scheduled to begin in March 2010.

1. The "Television Production" course

- Object: Students who have graduated from or are currently studying at colleges/universities.

- TargetUpon completion of the course, students will have grasped the basic theoretical knowledge of television and mastered the professional skills to produce a television program. Specifically, as follows:

+ Scripts and television scripts; television program production process; television journalism genres; television terminology.

+ Techniques for shooting basic television genres such as news, documentaries, music videos, etc. Students will practice shooting on modern video cameras.

+ Non-linear video editing techniques and commonly used computer graphics and special effects programs. In-depth learning of the latest video editing and special effects software on computers such as: Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, Hollywood FX, Adobe After Effects… 100% direct learning on high-performance computers, hands-on practice on video editing cards from Matrox, Pinnacle… Editing various types of television programs, music videos, commercials…

- Practice time: 70% of the course duration

- Using student projectsStudents' suitable and high-quality practical projects will be published on the website of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and they will receive royalties according to the university's current regulations.

- Study time6 weeks. 3 sessions per week.

- TuitionFor students from outside the school: 1,900,000 VND

• Students who are enrolled in the school (with student ID): 1,300,000 VND
• Former students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (with diplomas): 1,600,000 VND

2. The course "Television Filming Techniques"

- ObjectIndividuals with a high school diploma or higher.

- TargetUpon completion of the course, students will have mastered the skills of television filmmaking, becoming proficient in camera angles, framing, and camera movements to film events, music videos, commercials, or various types of television programs. Specifically, the following will be covered:

+ Fundamental techniques of color and light, as well as color representation in television; principles of television technology such as image and sound analysis, image distortion correction, signal synchronization, etc.; principles of color television technology; systems such as PAL, NTSC, etc.; and digital television.

+ Basic and advanced filming techniques for fundamental television genres such as news, reports, documentaries, music videos, etc.

- Practical sessions: 70% of the course duration

- Duration of the course: 5 weeks. 3 sessions per week.

- TuitionFor students from outside the school: 1,300,000 VND

• Students who are enrolled in the school (with student ID): 900,000 VND
• Former students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (with diplomas): 1,100,000 VND

A minimum of 70% of the tuition fee must be paid upon registration. Tuition fees are non-refundable after the course begins.

3. Register for the course

From February 25, 2010 to10/03/2010at the Center for Journalism and Communication (3rd floor, Building H, 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi). Application documents include:

- Registration form (obtain and fill out the form at the registration location)

- Copy of student ID card/university diploma

- 2 photos measuring 3 x 4 cm (taken within the last 3 months)

4. Admissions Counseling

- Mr. Phan Van Kien (04.35586687 / 0983414354 / phankien@ussh.edu.vn)

- Ms. Le Thu Ha (04.35586687 / 0904926768 / lethuha@ussh.edu.vn)