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Freelance
Journalism
Advanced Freelance Journalism
Diploma FJ12, Higher Diploma FJA18 Advanced
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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When
you successfully complete your course you will be awarded: |
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Diploma
of Journalism (Freelance Journalism)
and
if you complete the advanced level you will be awarded:
Higher Diploma of Journalism (Advanced Freelance Journalism)
plus
on your award and transcript:
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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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Freelance
Journalism:
Tutorial
1. The World of Journalism
Topic
1: An introduction to freelance journalism
Topic 2: The journalist's role
Topic 3: Careers in journalism
Topic 4: A brief history of journalism
Topic 5: Inside a newspaper
Topic 6: Working as a freelance journalist
Topic 7: The journalist's toolkit
Topic 8: Writing a journalism article
Topic 9: Getting startedspace fillers
Tutorial
2.
News Reporting 1A
Topic
1: What you need to succeed as a freelance news journalist
Topic 2: Article structure: the inverted pyramid
Topic 3: Writing the lead
Topic 4: Writing the body
Topic 5: Writing the tail
Topic 6: Writing for the media
Topic 7: How an editor assesses your article
Tutorial
3. Freelance Journalism Essentials: Responsible Journalism
Topic 1: Reporting the news
Topic 2: Responsible journalism
Topic 3: Journalist's equipment
Topic 4: Accounts and stationery
Topic 5: Tutorial summary
Tutorial
4. Writing as a Freelance Journalist
Topic 1: Selling yourself and your
work
Topic 2: How to lay out your articles
Topic 3: Notes from an editor
Topic 4: A basic freelance contract
Topic 5: Tutorial summary
Tutorial
5. News Reporting 1B
Topic 1: Beginnings,
middles and endings
Topic 2: Angles and hooks
Topic 3: Reporting quotes
Topic 4: Reporting media events
Topic 5: Writing tense
Topic 6: Tutorial summary
Tutorial
6. Research, Statistics and the Internet
Topic 1: Research and information
sources
Topic 2: The Internet
Topic 3: External research resources
Topic 4: Accessing 'official' information
Topic 5: Tutorial summary
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Tutorial
7. Journalism Interviews
Topic 1: Good interviewing
Topic 2: Interviews and profile articles
Topic 3: Setting up the interview
Topic 4: Observation, reporting and interview strategies
Topic 5: Interview quotes
Topic 6: Doing a TV interview
Topic 7: The art of the interview
Topic 8: Tutorial summary
Tutorial
8. Writing Style
Topic 1: Using newspaper style
Topic 2: Writing techniques
Topic 3: House stylejournalistic rules and conventions
Topic 4: News Limited Style
Topic 5: Names and honorifics
Topic 6: Modifiers and clichés
Topic 7: Punctuation, spelling and grammar
Topic 8: Trade terminology and journalistic jargon
Topic 9: Ten tips for good writing
Tutorial
9. Newspaper Writing and Sub-Editing
Topic 1: A journalist's way with
words
Topic 2: Working with the sub-editor
Topic 3: Newspaper language
Topic 4: Writing headlines
Topic 5: Writing editorial
Topic 6: Tutorial summary
Tutorial
10. Media Law and Ethics
Topic 1: Defamation
Topic 2: Confidentialitya mixture of ethics and law
Topic 3: The law and court reporting
Topic 4: Copyright
Topic 5: Ethics and courtesy count, too
Topic 6: Tutorial summary
Tutorial
11.
Feature Writing
Topic 1: FreelancIng for
the mainstream media
Topic 2: Six mainstream journalism areas
Topic 3: Feature writing
Topic 4: Researching a feature story
Topic 5: Writing a feature story
Topic 6: Reviewing a feature story
Topic 7: Tutorial summary
Tutorial
12. Writing Columns and Reviews
Topic 1: A column of your
own
Topic 2: Writing for specialist publications
Topic 3: Writing reviews
Topic 4: Writing arts and entertainment reviews
Topic 5: Writing a music review
Topic 6: Sports writing
Topic 7: Travel writing
Topic 8: Your contacts book
Topic 9: Tutorial summary
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Advanced
Freelance Journalism:
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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