Freelance Journalism

 

 

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Course Code FJ
Qualification gained Australian College Diploma of Journalism (Freelance Journalism)
Study mode Flexible delivery online
Flexible duration Up to 12 months
Study load Self-paced
Start date Start anytime
Assessment method Short Answer Questions, Writing Assessments
Nationally recognised No
Course units

Module 1 – Getting Started in Freelance Journalism

Reading 1 – The World of Journalism
An Introduction to Freelance Journalism
The Journalist’s Role
Careers in Journalism
A Brief History of Journalism
Inside a Newspaper
Working as a Freelance Journalist
The Journalist’s Toolkit
Writing a Journalism Article
Getting Started – Space Fillers

Reading 2 – News Reporting
What You Need to Succeed as a Freelance News Journalist
Article Structure: The Inverted Pyramid
Writing The Lead
Writing The Body
Writing The Tail
Angles Sell Stories

Reading 3 – Freelance Journalism Essentials
Responsible and Equipment Needs
Writing for Newspapers
Responsible Journalism
The Journalist’s Equipment
Accounts and Stationery

Reading 4 – Writing as a Freelance Journalist
Selling Yourself and Your Work
How to Present Your Articles
A Basic Freelance Contract

 

Module 2 – Developing Writing Styles

Reading 1 – How to Structure Your Story
Beginnings, Middles and Endings
Hooks and Angles
Reporting Quotes
Reporting Media Events
The Uses of Tense

Reading 2 – Research, Statistics and the Internet
Research and Information Sources
The Internet
External Research Resources
Accessing Official Information

Reading 3 – Journalism Interviews
Good Interviewing
Setting Up The Interview
Conducting The Interview
Interview Quotes

Reading 4 – Writing Style
Your Personal Style
Why Style Matters
Writing Technique
House Style

 

Module 3 – Writing for a Diverse Industry

Reading 1 – Writing for Newspapers and Magazines
A Journalist’s Way With Words
Working with Sub-Editors
Using Language Correctly
Writing Headlines
Opinion Pieces

Reading 2 – Media, Law and Ethics
Key Legal Concepts
The Law and Court Reporting
Copyright
Ethics and Courtesy Count, Too

Reading 3 – Feature Writing
The Value of Feature Writing
The Joy of Feature Writing
The Human Interest Story
Researching a Feature Story
Writing The Feature
Reviewing a Feature Story

Reading 4 – Writing Columns and Reviews
A Column of Your Own
Writing for Specialist Publications
Writing Reviews
Writing Arts and Entertainment Reviews
Sports Writing
Travel Writing
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  • Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
  • A good command of written English
  • Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

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