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Updated 22 April, 2013

 

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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.

 

The course works by completing assignments and sending them to your personally assigned Tutor, who will then assess your work and provide feedback to you. Your Tutor will also provide assistance to you throughout the course.


By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.


Click here for an overview of CMIT eLearning


Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1: Journalism

  • Writing for different markets
  • Content
  • Style
  • Techniques
  • Practical Matters
  • Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing

Unit 2: Fiction Writing
  • Introduction to Fiction
  • Content
  • Style
  • Technique
  • The Short Story
  • The Fiction Market
  • Theme/Emotion/Viewpoint/Style
  • Plot, Characters
  • Characterisation
  • Motives/Mannerisms/Dialogue
  • Writing for Radio, 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.


Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • Students must be fluent in English.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.


Assessment

  • This course is assessed following successful completion of a series of assignments. There is no exam with this course.


Accreditation

  • In addition to a CMIT Diploma in Journalism and Feature Writing, at the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE. This course has been accredited under NCFE IIQ Licence by Kendal Publishing Limited which has been approved as an NCFE Investing in Quality (IIQ) centre to give formal recognition to our courses. We have designed our training courses specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home. The course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework  (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
  • A NCFE Level 3 is roughly equivalent to a Level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for Accreditation Details
  • Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.



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by Student 0311 on May 25 2012 08:40

I enrolled a group of people on the Journalism Course. One year on, all of the people had a qualification in Journalism and set about using their newfound skills in the freelance market. My gratitude and that of my students go fully to CMIT and their tutors. The course was well structured with a variety of activities, which educated and stretched the skills of the participants. The course notes were informative and the feedback on each assignment was targeted at the individual's piece of work. The turnaround time for each submission was very prompt, which enabled the students to work continuously throughout the year, rather than stops and starts. I found the whole system very easy to work with and the staff of CMIT extremely co-operative and obliging. I will certainly use CMIT again if the opportunity arises, and would have no hesitation in recommending them to any organisation that it considering outsourcing their educational/training needs.
 
 
 
 
 
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