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Certificate in Print Journalism


Content

		Course Aims & Objectives
		Core Subjects (2)
	1.	Freelance & Feature Writing
		Feature Articles
		Dealing with Editors
		Article writing
		Commissioning policies
	2.	Sub-Editing
		Quark Technology
		Editorial production
		Measuring the News

		Course Overview

About the Course

The Certificate in Journalism and Media is

designed for individuals who are interested in

learning key journalistic skills. The course is

suited to individuals who have no previous

experience but who wish to pursue a career in

written or broadcast journalism. No previous

experience is required, just a passion for

journalism and a willingness to gather news,

write stories and features articles, and learn

about the media. The course may appeal to

individuals such as public relations and

marketing executives, information or press

officers or anyone who seeks to acquire

journalist techniques to add to their existing

skills.

Course Aims & Objectives

The Certificate in Journalism and Media introduces students to the role of the media in

modern society and focuses on the skills required to research, prepare and present

news and information. The two core modules on this course include Sub Editing and

Freelance and Feature Writing. Both modules are assessed by examination and can

lead to a professional Diploma in Journalism & Media qualification. The aim of the

course is to develop your ability to research material and understand the principles that

lead to well written news and feature stories. The CMI has a number of experienced

qualified Journalist lecturers who have worked with RTE and the major national

newspapers. The course will provide you with unique insights into the journalism

profession. It is essential that those wishing to undertake the programme are able to

communicate in both written and spoken English.

Certificate in Print Journalism - Core Subjects
There are two key subject areas:

Freelance & Feature Writing
Sub-Editing

Course Overview
Freelance & Feature Writing:
Feature Articles, Dealing with Editors, Article writing, Commissioning policies, Research Methods, Writing Process, Identifying Ideas, Article types and markets, national & local news markets, Getting organised, Planning Assignments, Argument, Outline, Analysis, Body & Quotes, Research, Illustrations, Pictures Photography, Developing good writing techniques, Profile and Interview Features, Writing a column, reviewing, features department, expanding your market, Advertising & Publicity, Writing as a specialist, Publishing, Writing into the Future

Sub-Editing:
Quark Technology, Editorial production, Creating News, Newsroom, Copytaster, Measuring the News, News Patterns, Production, Production Start Up, Design & Typography, Pictures, Text, Editing, Language, Writing Headlines, Headline Typography, Rewriting, Subbing & the Law, Running a story, Features, Editing and Projection, Pictures: Role of Pictures, Sources, Photo Briefing, Choosing Pictures, Editing Pictures, Text: Editing, Checking Sources, Editing the Page, Delayed Drop, Story Sequence, Quotes, Geography, Time, Language: Sentence, Paragraphs, Punctuation, Right Word, Clichés, Vogue Words, Misused, Words, House Style, Journalese, Writing Headlines: Words , Symbols, Accuracy, Headline Punctuation, Abbreviations, Content, Headline Typography: Shape, Arrangement , Type Style, Character Counts, Spacing, Creativity, Alternative Words, Caption Writing, Contents Bills, Rewriting: When to Rewrite, Revising & Editionising, Subbing & the Law: Legal Traps, Privilege, Handling a Running Story: Dealing with the Text, Features: Planning & Design, Editing & Projection

Methodology
The principle method of learning is through assignments, case studies, course notes, lectures and a project. You are expected to read recommended books to accelerate your learning.

Cost and duration
The cost of the Certificate in Journalism is 750 Euro which includes extensive course notes. The course is ten weeks in duration. Exam fees are 200 euro extra.

Scheduled Dates 2008
Tuesday 7 October 2008, 18:30-21:30, 10WKS or Saturday 11 October from 10:00-13:00.


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