Jschool: Journalism Education & Training
Encyclopedia
Jschool is an independent journalism college based in Brisbane
, Australia
.
The college, founded in 2001, admitted its first students in 2002.
, an accredited one-year tertiary qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework
.
The course is vocational in approach, declaring an emphasis on reporting and news writing practice.
In 2009 the college received federal government FEE-HELP registration, enabling Australian students to receive student loans.
Students at Jschool have regularly been finalists in the "Most outstanding journalism student" award in the annual Queensland Media Awards (the Clarions), winning the competition in 2010 and 2005
, crime and corruption reporter Bob Bottom,
Asia-Pacific Journalism Centre director John Wallace,
APN Australian Publishing executive editor Peter Owen, former Courier-Mail editor Greg Chamberlin, journalism educator Desley Bartlett and editor of Brisbane's Independent newspaper, Don Gordon-Brown.
Included among those given honorary doctorates are two Herald Sun
journalists, Gerard McManus and Michael Harvey, in recognition of their courage in upholding the Australian Journalists' Association's code of ethics. (McManus and Harvey were convicted and fined for contempt of court when they refused to reveal confidential sources for their investigative journalism.)
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
The college, founded in 2001, admitted its first students in 2002.
Diploma of Journalism
Jschool provides teaching and assessment of the Diploma of JournalismDiploma of Journalism
A Diploma of Journalism is an academic qualification in journalism issued by a university or college.The diploma is generally issued after one year of study. As is common with diplomas in general, diplomas in journalism are often more practical or applied than a course leading to a bachelor's or...
, an accredited one-year tertiary qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework
Australian Qualifications Framework
The Australian Qualifications Framework provides the hierarchy of educational qualifications in Australia. It is administered nationally by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Few qualifications outside the system are accepted by employers or for...
.
The course is vocational in approach, declaring an emphasis on reporting and news writing practice.
In 2009 the college received federal government FEE-HELP registration, enabling Australian students to receive student loans.
Alumni
Graduates of Jschool working in the media include Naracoorte Herald journalist Brett Barfoot, Barrier Daily Truth journalist Katrina Belle, Cairns Post journalist Cait Bester, Moree Champion journalist Luke Buffier, AAP sports reporter Lucy Buhr, Channel 7 Broken Hill video journalist John Corlett, Bundaberg News-Mail journalist Joe Flynn, Courier-Mail journalist Anthony Gough, Beaudesert Times journalist Natalie Hart, Sky News journalist Jack Hawke, 4BC producer Aniela Hedditch, Queensland Times columnist Zane Jackson, Gold Coast Bulletin journalist Merrin Jagtman, former Redcliffe Herald editor Paul Lancaster, former Queensland Times journalist Rob Lockyear, Courier-Mail journalist Andrew MacDonald, Rockhampton Morning Bulletin journalist Emma McBryde, Kyodo News (Tokyo) copy editor Sean Maki Miyaguchi, Townsville Bulletin chief-of-staff Lendl Ryan, Courier-Mail court reporter James O'Loan, Tweed Daily News journalist David Stuart, former News.com.au business editor and Sydney Morning Herald journalist Edmund Tadros, WIN TV sports presenter Greg Thomson, former Courier-Mail journalist Pat Watson and Queensland Times journalist Gabrielle Wheaton.Ratings and awards
The college has been named top journalism school in Australia, based on graduates' ratings.Students at Jschool have regularly been finalists in the "Most outstanding journalism student" award in the annual Queensland Media Awards (the Clarions), winning the competition in 2010 and 2005
Newsbytes
Jschool publishes the online newspaper Newsbytes http://www.newsbytes.com.au, with news, feature stories and reviews in print and multimedia formatsHonorary degrees
Jschool has awarded honorary doctor of journalism degrees to distinguished journalists in recognition of their contribution to journalism. Recipients include National Nine political editor Laurie OakesLaurie Oakes
Laurie Oakes is an Australian political journalist, commentator, and media personality. Since 1966, he has worked in the Canberra Press Gallery, covering the Parliament of Australia and federal elections....
, crime and corruption reporter Bob Bottom,
Asia-Pacific Journalism Centre director John Wallace,
APN Australian Publishing executive editor Peter Owen, former Courier-Mail editor Greg Chamberlin, journalism educator Desley Bartlett and editor of Brisbane's Independent newspaper, Don Gordon-Brown.
Included among those given honorary doctorates are two Herald Sun
Herald Sun
The Herald Sun is a morning tabloid newspaper based in Melbourne, Australia. It is published by The Herald and Weekly Times, a subsidiary of News Limited, itself a subsidiary of News Corporation. It is available for purchase throughout Melbourne, Regional Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital...
journalists, Gerard McManus and Michael Harvey, in recognition of their courage in upholding the Australian Journalists' Association's code of ethics. (McManus and Harvey were convicted and fined for contempt of court when they refused to reveal confidential sources for their investigative journalism.)