Multimedia Newsroom

The web newsroom at Minalloy House is where the students of today use tomorrow´s technology as part of their training to become journalists of the future.

As well as learning the traditional values of writing and reporting, the 21st century journalist might be expected to know how to design websites in addition to being able to research, gather and disseminate news electronically.

It includes knowing the basics of HTML, the dynamics of a Content Management System and the benefits of Adobe Photoshop as online media goes interactive.

Know your pixels from your portals as you prepare for life in a virtual newsroom.

All the web authoring and imaging software necessary is on hand as students get to grips with the new technology that is revolutionising the journalism industry.

The digital-age journalist will need to be multi-skilled, adaptable and flexible. The future starts here.