Journalism Writing Skills - About the course:

Write her, right now. The range of writing undertaken by print journalists is diverse and immense. This comprehensive writing skills course has been designed to help you master the skill and art of writing. Designed for aspiring journalists and writers, you will learn to write for all sorts of publications. Modules within this course have been selected to make sure you master grammar, sentence structure and several different writing approaches.

The exciting art of Journalism writing is explored. Areas covered include writing a review using critical assessment of different pieces of work such as books, plays, music and film will be explored. Most importantly you will learn to write news stories and editorials according to different house styles. As part of your assessment, you will present your writing work in the following formats;  human interest, editorial, review and a feature.

Knowledge of the law for some writers is important and areas such as slander and libel is covered. This is a superb course for those wishing to make a real difference in the world of print journalism.

Journalism Writing Skills Course Aims :

Students will be able to:
• Write hard news and human interest stories, court reports and news interviews
• Have a solid grounding in how news and features are put together
• Respond to deadlines and valuable feedback on the pieces that you write.
• Develop a career as a successful print journalist

Journalism Writing Skills Course Modules:

1. Writing News Stories
2. Writing Editorials
3. Writing Reviews
4. Writing Feature Articles
5. The Law and the Journalist

Awards:
Writing Skills for Journalism ; Level 5 FETAC Component Award

Progression:

Degree in Journalism and Media, Careers open to graduates as a Freelance journalist, editor, news-reporter, entertainment reporter, Advertising Director, Copy Writer, Critic, Script Writer, Columnist , Sports writer, magazine writer, Correspondent, Information officer, Online journalist, PR officer.

Journalism Writing Course - Cost & Duration

The duration of the course is 10 weeks and is held in Dublin city centre once a week. The cost is 950 Euro including assessment fees. T

Booking
The Journalism Writing skills course fees are payable in advance. Please note places are limited and tend to book quickly. To book, simply log on to the Book a Course part of CMI’s website and submit your details by the deadline date.

Scheduled Dates 2010/2011
Start: Tuesday 5 October 2010, 18.30 - 20.00, 20wks. Every TUES evening   End: Dec 2010.
Assignments deadline: January 2011   Course end:  Dec 2010

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