Combined Diploma in Journalism & Fiction Writing
Short course
Distance
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
To develop the skills of journalistic writing for a variety of media including newspapers, journals and periodicals. To provide a comprehensive guide to the skills and techniques of writing fiction successfully. Suitable for anyone wishing to develop their writing skills with a view to professional journalism. Anyone considering professional authoring for a variety of media including books, short stories, radio and television
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Course programme
Combined Diploma in Journalism & Fiction Writing
Aim:
One Course combining both Diploma in Freelance Journalism & Diploma in Fiction Writing.
Journalism
Content:
Unit 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Markets
Unit 3: Content
Unit 4: Style
Unit 5: Techniques
Unit 6: Practical Matters
Unit 7: Fiction Writing
Unit 8: No Exceses - Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing
Fiction Writing
Content:
Unit 1: Introduction to Fiction
Unit 2: Basic Techniques of Freelance Journalism
Unit 3: Content / Style/Technique
Unit 4: Marketing
Unit 5: The Short Story
Unit 6: The Fiction Market
Unit 7: Theme/Emotion/Viewpoint/Style
Unit 8: Plot, Characters & Characterisation
Unit 9: Motives/Mannerisms/Dialogue
Unit 10: Writing for Radio
Unit 11: Writing for Television
Unit 12: Writing the Novel
Award:
The course is accredited at level 2 by ASET, a leading awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
Combined Diploma in Journalism & Fiction Writing