Diploma In Journalism VWR001

Many journalists commence their careers as freelance writers, submitting articles to newspapers and magazines. Eventually, they may be employed on staff. Others develop a strong freelance business.

This course is designed to prepare people for such career paths. It concentrates on developing the skills needed to succeed as a writer, and an awareness of how to develop a career in this industry. Graduates of this course wishing to do the Higher Advanced Diploma in Applied Management -Publishing and journalism, will be granted. significant exemptions from that accredited course. Enrolment fee does not include exam fees.

Comment from one of our Journalism students:

“Many of the skills that I have learnt from this course help me on a day to day basis” A. Peterson

COURSE STRUCTURE

The first part of the Diploma in Journalism consists of the ten lessons in the Freelance Writing Course.

1. 1. Introduction to writing
   2. Basic Writing Skills
   3. The Publishing World
   4. Manuscripts
   5. Planning what you write
   6. Newspaper Writing
   7. Magazine Writing
   8. Writing Books
   9. Writing Advertising
   10. Special Project

The second part of the diploma consists of the remaining 20 lessons.

1. The Publishing World
2. Illustration -Introduction to Graphics
3. Illustration -Introduction to Photography
4. The Publishing Office
5. Office Procedures & Equipment
6. Marketing: Selling Yourself And Your Work
7. Writing a Regular Column
8. Educational Writing
9. Scientific Writing
10. Conducting An Interview
11. Writing a Biographical Story
12. Photographic Techniques
13. Refining Your Photographic Skills
14. Grammar(A)
15. Grammar(B)
16. Summary Skills
17. Writing a News Article
18. Fiction Writing
19. Writing For Children
20. Writing A Book