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Updated 27 May, 2010
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Course Details

Part 1 of this programme to develop the skills of journalistic writing for a variety of media including newspapers, journals and periodicals. Part 2 is designed to develop the skills and techniques of writing fiction successfully. Students receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide, plus tutor support. The course documentation for this NCFE accredited course is detailed and easy to read.



Topics Covered in this Course


Journalism
  • Writing for different markets
  • content
  • Style
  • Techniques
  • Practical Matters
  • Fiction Writing
  • Mediation
  • Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing

Fiction
  • Introduction to Fiction
  • Basic Techniques of Freelance Journalism
  • Content / Style/Technique
  • Marketing
  • The Short Story
  • The Fiction Market
  • Theme/Emotion/Viewpoint/Style
  • Plot, Characters and Characterisation
  • Motives/Mannerisms/Dialogue
  • Writing for Radio
  • Writing for Television
  • Writing the Novel


Who should complete this course?

  • Individuals considering a career in Journalism, as a report for general news, business news, sports.
  • Anyone who wishes to write for newspapers, journals and periodicals.
  • Anyone considering professional authoring including books, magazine features and short stories.
  • Those who wish to write for radio or television.


Prerequisites

  • Students must be fluent in English.


Assessment

  • All work submitted must be your own work. There is no exam with this course.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent FETAC External Authenticator.


Accreditation

  • At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate in Journalism and Fiction Writing. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A UK Award at level 3 is roughly equivalent to a FETAC Level 5 Award.
  • Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.



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