Media and Digital Skills for Beginners

Duration: One week- July 11 - 15, 2021 

Sessions will run daily from 9 am - 12 pm.  Enrolled students are expected to spend between two to three hours daily working on their projects independently.  

Price: EGP 2,100

Location: Interactive online class via Zoom. Requires a reliable internet connection.

Course description:

Media, in all its forms, is one of the most powerful tools influencing public thought. Tackling some of the basic concepts of media ethics, this introductory bootcamp in media and digital skills will take a look at the media in the modern world. Through this bootcamp, you will become more informed, which will improve your judgment and prepare you for some of the ethical issues you may confront in your media career. Guided by experts in the field, you will learn to protect yourself from fake news, radicalization, and cyberbullying. Using accessible digital devices, you will learn to craft professional and compelling media content to deliver meaningful messages.

Who may enroll?

High school and freshman university students

Requirements:

No prior knowledge is needed

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how media messages are constructed products
• Critically use and consume media messages
• Demonstrate an understanding of digital tools and mainstream media.
• Create media messages using accessible digital tools

Requirements for a smooth virtual classroom experience

• Laptop, tablet or phone
• Reliable internet connection (ADSL)
• Note-taking tools: pencils/pens/paper

Transportation 

AUC bus service is available for extra fees. Details on the schedule will be shared before the program start date

Accommodation 

Accommodation is offered at AUC Residences in case needed

Instructors:

Mohamed Gameel
Adjunct faculty

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