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Freelance Journalism
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Higher Diploma FJAUP06 Advanced Upgrade
Journalism,
Media & Photography
Learning
Method: Correspondence with online support
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This
course has been developed to meet the requirements of freelance
journalists working on assignment for a range of newspapers with
some broadcasting elements. It is packed with practical activities
and you will have real articles and features to write and submit
to newspaper editors. In addition, you can access the online activities
in the eLearning Centre to further practise and test your knowledge
and skills. And you can talk with other students from all over the
country in the Student Forum.
Materials:
Your course includes College folder and student case, unless you are
undertaking your course online, all modules (tutorials and assignment
projects), textbooks, learning tools, tutor feedback and marking,
College support, progressive Transcripts of Study, Graduate Awards
and final Academic Transcripts, access to the eCampus, eNews, Student
ID Pass, and access to educational discounts.
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Higher Diploma of Journalism (Advanced Freelance Journalism)
plus
on your award and transcript CQU credits (see below)
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The
ACQ Diploma of Freelance Journalism and Diploma of Advanced Freelance
Journalism are formally recognised by Central Queensland University
(CQU). With successful completion you can apply for entry into and
have some advanced standing in CQU degrees, including Bachelor of
Arts (Journalism). These programs can be completed from home in
distance mode. If accepted into a CQU program you will be exempted
from two first year units:
JOUR11005 Introduction to Journalism
JOUR11006 News Writing and Reporting
This statement will appear on your Transcripts and the CQU
logo will appear on your Diploma.
View
the subjects on the CQU Handbook
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Tutorial
13. Applied Journalism and Multi-media
Topic 1: The role of applied journalism
Topic 2: Writing press releases and public relations pieces
Topic 3: Writing a people piece
Topic 4: Writing editorials
Topic 5: Writing content for the web
Topic 6: The virtual newsroom: your news desk

Topic 7: Producing copy under pressure
Tutorial
14.
Choosing Assignments
Topic
1: Newspaper versus magazine writing
Topic 2: Writing for magazines
Topic 3: Choosing the right magazine
Topic 4: What magazine publishers want
Topic 5: Choosing your assignments
Topic 6: Domestic versus international markets
Tutorial
15.
Broadcast Journalism: Television and Radio
Topic 1: The electronic media market
Topic 2: Journalism in broadcasting
Topic 3: Reporting for television and radio
Topic 4: Television and radio writing techniques
Topic 5: Television and radio presenting techniques
Topic 6: Techniques for writing scripts and speeches
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Tutorial
16.
Photojournalism and Specialisms
Topic 1: The journalist and the
photographer
Topic 2: Behind photojournalism
Topic 3: Photojournalism basics
Topic 4: Photography techniques
Topic 5: Getting into photojournalism
Topic 6: Writing for specialised markets
Topic 7: The trail of the Paparazzi
Tutorial
17.
Professional Freelancing
Topic 1: How professionals get work
Topic 2: How professionals handle rejections
Topic 3: Building relationships with editors and sub-editors
Topic 4: The final edit
Topic 5: Earning an income from freelance journalism
Topic 6: Negotiating rates and contracts
Tutorial
18.
On Assignment
Topic 1: Three elements of freelance
success
Topic 2: What to take with you on assignment
Topic 3: Managing your assignments
Topic 4: Other sources of income
Topic 5: Building your freelance journalism business
Topic 6: Your future as a freelance journalist
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more about the Advanced Freelance Journalism Course with your Free Facts Pack.
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