Course Categories
Business and Finance
Business Management,
Business Finance,
People Management,
Supervisor Training,
Business Planning,
Marketing,
Credit Control,
Certified Trainer.
More »
Project and Event Management
Psychology and Health
Childcare,
Psychology,
Child Psychology,
Counselling,
Life Coaching,
Criminology,
Criminology and Forensics,
NLP,
Mental Health,
Mediation,
Care Skills.
More »
Computers and IT
Web Design
Web Design,
Advanced Web Design,
CIW Certified Associate,
Certified eCommerce Consultant,
Photoshop.
More »
Creative Courses
News Journalism,
Feature Writing for Print,
Journalism and Fiction Writing,
Proofreading,
Interior Design,
Digital Photography,
More »
Travel and Tourism
Updated
5 July, 2010
Course Details
Unit 1: Introduction to Writing Journalism
Unit 2: The Art of Feature Writing Journalism
Unit 3: News Features
Unit 4: Profiles
Unit 5: Specialist Features
Who should complete this course?
Prerequisites
Assessment
Progression to Further Studies
Accreditation
| Certificate in Feature Writing for Print |  |
|---|
- Course Fee: EUR495
- FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Feature Writing for Print (Journalism)
- Distance Learning course with Tutor Support accredited by: FETAC
- Students have 6 months to work at their own pace, and can start at any time of year.
- Click here to Enrol for this course online now
- Click here to Request a Prospectus
Course Details
This journalism course is designed to provide a thorough training in all aspects of journalist features writing, and in varied types of feature. It is also intended that students will submit features in a freelance journalist capacity. The course covers aspects such as: news features, profiles, specialist features (such as film and music reviews) and consumer features. Students receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide, plus tutor support.
Course documentation for this, FETAC accredited, journalism course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited Qualification.
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, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assignments 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
Course documentation for this, FETAC accredited, journalism course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited Qualification.
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, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assignments 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: Introduction to Writing Journalism
- Feature Writing
- How Papers and Magazines Work
Unit 2: The Art of Feature Writing Journalism
- Knowing Your Market
- Deciding on a Theme
- Story Structure
- Deciding on a Style
- Good English
Unit 3: News Features
- What is News?
- What is a News Feature?
- News Sources
- Principles of Good News Writing
Unit 4: Profiles
- Profile Features
- Interviewing Techniques
- Tone and Language Styles
Unit 5: Specialist Features
- Sports Features
- Music and Film Reviews
- Travel Writing
- Food Writing
- Pop-Psychology
- Other
Who should complete this course?
- People who wish to pursue a career as a Journalist or Features Writer.
- People who wish to write for newspapers, journals and periodicals.
- Anyone considering professional writing - including books, magazine features and short stories.
- Those considering a career in PR.
Prerequisites
- Students must have completed a FETAC Level 5 certificate in Print Journalism or equivalent e.g Level 6 in News Writing for Print or NCFE Level 3 in Journalism and Fiction Writing.
- Students must be fluent in English.
- As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
- Basic working knowledge of computers is required to do the course.
Assessment
- This course is assessed through a collection of work. This will require students to write a news feature article, a profile of a prominent Irish figure or organisation and a feature article on a specialist area / consumer feature.
- 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.
Progression to Further Studies
- This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC Advanced Certificate in Media Production programme (Ref. EMPRO).
Accreditation
- Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Feature Writing for Print (N32737) from FETAC.
- The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.
- Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.
Student Feedback (Please include your Email address)
Sitemap and Links
