2024 UPN Bootcamp

Lima, Peru

Since 2020, CNN Academy has brought its training program for young storytellers to Universidad Privada del Norte’s (UPN) campus in Lima. In 2024, participants learned about the latest trends in AI applied to storytelling and journalism.

 

About this bootcamp

 

 

Each year, CNN Academy delivers a one-week bootcamp in Lima, Peru, in association with our local partner, Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN).

Over this intensive program, a group of 25 students are given access to CNN en Español reporters, producers, and top talent to learn about storytelling techniques, ethical decision-making, digital trends, and video production fundamentals.

At the end of the week, all teams have to submit a compelling video report, with the best storytellers given an award.

What participants experienced

  • Five seminars with CNN trainers
  • Four practical workshops with CNN trainers
  • Four Masterclasses with CNN journalists, anchors and executives
  • Participants were taught how to use their phones to shoot and edit
  • They learned AI fundamentals for verification and reporting assistance
  • They were split into groups and tasked with finding and pitching a visual, engaging story
  • They shot their pieces at locations across Lima and produced a video report
  • Each team was given dedicated feedback from CNN trainers

Statistics

The Bootcamp in Numbers

25

Participants

5

Days

10

Videos produced

Student Testimonials

I found excellent every masterclass and session. I´m sure this Bootcamp will be super helpful in my professional future

The Bootcamp offers a comprehensive curriculum which is consistent with the current reality of the news industry

All speakers were outstanding

Meet the Team

Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN)

Since 1994, Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN) has provided higher education to Peruvian students across its Trujillo, Cajamarca, and Lima campuses. It has over 4,500 associated professors and PhDs and more than 127,000 students. UPN is part of Laureate Education, a network of higher education institutions with a relevant presence in Latin America and recognized globally as experts in educational management.

UPN’s mission is “to transform the lives of our students through innovative educational processes that privilege learning, critical thinking and entrepreneurship, enabling them to contribute to the sustainable development of our society and the achievement of their life goals.

Since 2020, CNN Academy has partnered annually with UPN to train a cohort of 25 communication students through a broad scope of intensive programs.

 

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