Award:
Higher Diploma of Advanced Freelance Journalism
ACJ101FJ
Our Freelance
Journalism Diploma is formally recognised by Central Queensland
University (CQU). By successfully completing our Diploma you
can apply for entry* into and some advanced standing in CQU
degrees, including Bachelor of Communication, Diploma, Advanced
Diploma and Bachelor of eJournalism. All these programs can
be completed at home in Distance mode. If accepted into a
CQU program you will be exempted from two first year courses.
The CQU degree is provided through the Faculty of Informatics
and Communication. This is a rare opportunity to further your
journalism studies.
*(not
available to International students)
More and more Australian
and international newspapers and magazines are relying largely, if
not exclusively, on freelance journalists. And with thousands of blank
pages to fill each day, why not?
However, the need
for your journalism skills doesn't end here. There is an enormous
range of other lucrative freelance areas including commercial writing,
public relations and publicity, advertising and promotions, newsletters,
company reports, in-house journals, and much more.
As you'll discover,
freelance journalism is a business that goes far beyond putting
words on paper. By the time you complete this course, you will have
an intimate knowledge of all aspects of freelance journalism - from
developing your article ideas through to the important business
side of selling what you write.
What's more, you will
learn about the industry from the inside by receiving hundreds of
tips and little insights from some of today's most successful freelance
journalists and writers. Remember, these professionals were also
once complete beginners ... just like you!
By the completion
of this Course, you will have the necessary knowledge and skills
to successfully handle virtually any assignment. You will have an
insider's knowledge of what the market requires and how to go about
providing professionally written material. By definition you will
become a professional journalist with your first sale. Be prepared
for one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life!
Your
Course Includes
Course Folder
and Learning Pack
Full Set of practical interactive Course Tutorials and Assignments
designed to guide you step-by-step towards success and get
you into a new future—faster. Also, includes access to
e-Student Campus: the College Online Discussion Forum and
Web Campus.
Media Markets
Annual Directory
Your Media Markets Annual Directory is packed with over 400
media contacts including: Newspapers, Magazines, Journals,
Publishers, Literary Agents, Radio Broadcasting, Television
Broadcasting, Show Business Agents, Stock Photo Agencies/Libraries.
Writing
for the Media Video Pack
- write an effective press release
- get a letter into the paper
- prepare for radio talkback
- write a news story or feature
- write for the spoken word of radio and television
- offer criticism to the media
Responsible
Journalism CDROM A unique look at becoming a responsible journalist. This
practical CD provides case studies you can undertake at your
leisure on the computer. Comes packed with useful study notes
and practical examples you can apply in your life as a freelance
journalist.
Photography
Handbook for Beginners This useful booklet will give you the basics of photography
that you need to know in order to shoot quick journalism shots
for your freelance articles. Learn how to use a camera correctly
and apply standard camera techniques.
The
Advanced Course also includes a newsroom interactive learning
CDROM HotCopy
This highly interactive
software program will take you right inside the newsroom. You'll
learn what it's like to write a story with real-life situations.
and
Hidden Writing Opportunities Find
out about the scene behind the scenes with tips and insights
from those in the know. This handy booklet, written by Rob
McAlister, includes useful information on how to write and
get paid for it, along with things every freelance writer
should know.
Tutorials
Freelance
Journalism ACJ131FJD/1 Journalism Fundamentals I
ACJ131FJD/2 Journalism Fundamentals II
ACJ131FJD/3 Sourcing and Preparing Leads
ACJ131FJD/4 Writing Style
ACJ131FJD/5 Journalism Essentials
ACJ131FJD/6 Writing Foundations
ACJ131FJD/7 Interview Techniques
ACJ131FJD/8 Digital Photography
ACJ131FJD/9 Media Research and Ideas Tools
ACJ131FJD/10 Preparing Your Articles
ACJ131FJD/11 Media Markets
ACJ131FJD/12 Becoming A Freelance Journalist
ACJ131FJD/13 Marketing Your Work
ACJ131FJD/14 Writing Articles
ACJ131FJD/15 Generating Story Ideas
ACJ131FJD/16 Ethics, Legal Guidelines and Copyright
ACJ131FJD/17 Building You Freelance Business
Advanced Freelance
Journalism 17 Core From Diploma of Freelance Journalism plus
ACJ101FJ/18 Professional Freelancing Techniques
ACJ101FJ/19 Photojournalism
ACJ101FJ/20 Travel Writing
ACJ101FJ/21 Public Relations
ACJ101FJ/22 Writing for Different Markets
ACJ101FJ/23 Broadcasting Fundamentals
ACJ101FJ/24 Writing Review and Publishing Fundamentals
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