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Feature Writing for Print (Journalism) – (FETAC Level 6)

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €249.50
  • Was: €499
  • FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Feature Writing for Print (N32737).
  • Distance Learning home study course accredited by: FETAC
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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Course Details:

This journalism course is designed to provide thorough training in all aspects of journalist features writing. It is also intended that students will submit features in a freelance journalist capacity. The course covers aspects such as: news features, profiles, specialist features (such as film and music reviews) and consumer features. Students receive a course manual, assignments and efficient studyguide, plus unlimited one-to-one tutor support for the duration of the course.

Course documentation for this journalism course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited Qualification.

Topics covered include:

  • Feature Writing
  • How Papers and Magazines Work
  • Knowing Your Market
  • Deciding on a Theme
  • Story Structure
  • Deciding on a Style
  • Good English
  • What is News?
  • What is a News Feature?
  • News Sources
  • Principles of Good News Writing
  • Profile Features
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Tone and Language Styles
  • Sports Features
  • Music and Film Reviews
  • Travel Writing
  • Food Writing
  • Pop-Psychology
  • Other (depending on students preferences).

Who should complete this course?

  • People who wish to pursue a career as a Journalist or Features Writer.
  • People who wish to write for newspapers, journals and periodicals.
  • Anyone considering professional writing – including books, magazine features and short stories.
  • Those considering a career in PR.

 

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • Students must have completed a FETAC Level 5 certificate in Print Journalism or equivalent e.g Level 6 in News Writing for Print.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

 

Progression to further Studies:

  • This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC Advanced Certificate in Media Production programme (Ref. EMPRO).

 

Assessment:

  • This course is assessed through work assignments. This will require students to write a news feature article, a profile of a prominent Irish figure or organisation and a feature article on a specialist area / consumer feature.
  • All research and written work should be original and submitted.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent FETAC External Authenticator to complete the process. Click here for more information.

Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Feature Writing for Print (N32737).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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