Kenya Institute of Mass Communication offers certificate and Diploma courses as listed below
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TRAINING DEPARTMENT
Academic programs
Diploma programs
• Diploma in Journalism
• Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
• Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English, Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
Certificate programs
• Certificate in Broadcast Journalism
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (minus), C- (minus) in English, Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
Course Durations
Diploma programs – 3 years.
Certificate programs – 1 year.
Upgrading programs – 1 year or 2 years depending on the programs joined.
Postgraduate diploma programs – 1 year or 21/2 years depending on the mode of study.
Class Timings
The institute offers its programs in both regular and evening modes. The class timings each mode of study is as follows:
• Regular day training programs. These programs run from Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
• Evening training Programs. These programs are conducted between Monday to Friday from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Saturday 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF TV/RADIO PRODUCTION
Academic programs
Diploma programs
• Diploma in TV Program Production
• Diploma in Radio Program Production
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English, Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
Certificate programs
Certificate in radio and presentation techniques
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (minus), C- (minus) in English, Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
Career Opportunities
On completion of their programs our graduates are employed as:
• Producers
• News anchors
• Presenters
• Camera persons
• Video editors
• Reporters
Equipment and Facilities
• Television studio
• Radio studio
• Radio Station (ECN 99.9 FM)
• Video Editing suites
• Audio Editing lab
DEPARTMENT OF FILM VIDEO PRODUCTION
Academic programs
Diploma programs
• Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (producing and directing option)
• Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (editing option)
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English, Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
• Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (camera option)
• Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (sound option)
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English, C- (minus) in Kiswahili and D+ (minus) in mathematics or physics
• Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English, Kiswahili and computer studies and C plain in any other 2 subjects
Mean Grade C- (minus), C plain in English, C- in Kiswahili and a D+ (plus) in mathematics
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (minus) in mathematics, C – (minus) in physics/physical sciences or C- (minus) in electricity or drawing and design as an additional subject
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (minus) in mathematics, C – (minus) in physics/physical sciences
Certificate Programs
• Certificate in Film/ Video Programs Production
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (minus), C- (minus) in English, Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects
• Certificate in Animation and Graphic Design
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (minus), C- (minus) in English, Kiswahili and Computer Studies
Career Opportunities
On completion of their studies our graduates are employed as:
• Movie producers
• Camera persons
• Video editors
• Animators
• Graphic designers
Equipment and Facilities
• Film/ Video studios including collapsible facilities.
• Film/Video Editing suites
• Audio Editing lab
• Film Laboratory
• Modern preview theatre
• Animation lab
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TRAINING
Academic programs
Diploma programs
• Diploma in Electronics Engineering
• Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C in English, C- (minus) in mathematics, in physics/physical sciences or C- (minus) in electricity or drawing and design
• Diploma in Media and Studio Techniques
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and (minus) Kiswahili and D+ (plus) in mathematics or physics/physical sciences
Mean Grade C- (minus), C plain in English, C- in Kiswahili and a D+ (plus) in mathematics
Certificate Programs
• Certificate in Media and Studio Techniques
• Certificate in Computer Applications
• Certificate in Computer Servicing and Maintenance
Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (minus) in English, D (plain) in mathematics, C – (minus) in any other 2 subjects.
Career Opportunities
On completion of their studies our graduates are employed as:
• Studio operators and technicians.
Equipment and Facilities
• Modern Oscilloscopes.
• Signal generators (for both A.F. and R.F. signals)
• Digital Modular setboards (Multifunctional)
• Amplifiers – Different Ranges
• Solid state components i.e. Transmitters
• Resisters, ICS, Diodes etc
• Soldering Gums (Existing in different ratings)
• Electronic Breadboards (Different sizes)
• Laboratory (ies)
• Computer Labs (equipped with laptops and desktops)
• Electrical cables
DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING & RESEARCH
Academic programs
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication
Admission requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Faculty (Academic staff)
John Ondiegi
Charity Mureithi
Career Opportunities
On completion of their course the graduates are employed as:
• Print and broadcast journalists
• News anchors
• Presenters
• Reporters
• Public relations officers
• Radio and television producers
Equipment and Facilities
• Audio editing lab
• Computer lab
All the courses offered at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication are marketable in Kenya. Kenyans, especially form four leavers who scored at least a D+ should aim at joining KIMC because it’s the best training institutions in Kenya in regards to media and journalism courses.