Courses offered at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC)

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.