Are you an aspiring journalist/film critic?

Here at Time Out Amsterdam we have some of the most successful writers in Europe and therefore we decided to share our experience with all aspiring journalists. The best stories from all of our classes may appear in the pages of Time Out Amsterdam.



All classes are taught in English and English-language journalism is the focus. Lessons take place at the Time Out Amsterdam headquarters in the West Indisch Pakhuis, ’s-Gravenhekje 1A (just off Prins Hendrikkade).



CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION: classes@timeoutamsterdam.nl



We have three writing courses for you to choose from:



1) Film Critic Workshops



Learn to write about the movies from former Amsterdam Weekly film editor and former Venice Film Festival press officer Massimo Benvegnù.

We’ll teach you how to structure a film review, analyse themes, genres and styles in current and past cinema and report from film festivals and press screenings. Classes include screenings of feature and short films.



Duration: 6 weeks, Thursday nights, 19.00–20.30, ¤200 + BTW

START DATE: Thursday, 24 September





2) Ace Reporter: Journalism 101



Taught by Time Out Amsterdam deputy editor, Mark Smith

Learn the basics of print journalism: generate winning story ideas, pitch your ideas to an editor, learn interviewing techniques, locate good sources, report and write an article. If you follow all the steps, by the end of this course, you’ll have an article ready to go.



Duration: 8 weeks, Wednesday nights, 19.00–20.30, ¤250 + BTW

START DATE: Wednesday, 30 September



3) Journalism Workshop: Advanced Class



Taught by Time Out Amsterdam editor in chief, Nina Siegal

Already know the basics of reporting and article writing and want to move to the next level? This workshop addresses advanced problems in journalism. Bring an idea you want to develop or an article already in the works, and you’ll get feedback from a group of peers.



Duration: 8 weeks, Tuesday nights, 19.00–20.30, ¤250 + BTW

START DATE: Tuesday, 29 September





And keep an eye out for a ‘Photojournalism’ class we’ll be teaching later in the autumn.