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Print Journalism (FETAC Level 5)

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €249.50
  • Was: €499
  • FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Print Journalism (E20013).
  • Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
  • 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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Who should complete this course?

  • Students who wish to achieve a FETAC credit in Print Journalism 5
  • Students who wish to complete the FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Media Production.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

  • acquire the ability to write in different registers
  • be able to edit and layout newspaper pages
  • undertake research on a given topic
  • demonstrate an understanding of political and social affairs both national and international.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a Nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this course is detailed and easy to read.

Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.

Topics covered include:

  • Writing Skills
  • Editing and Sub-Editing
  • Journalism (Technology)
  • Research Skills
  • Politics and Social Affairs.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • Level 4 Certificate, or Leaving Cert, or equivalent, or relevant life and work experience.
  • Students must have good English.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • 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.
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Progression to further Studies:

  • This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications, you can use the credit received for this course towards completing the major award in Media Production.

Assessment:

Collection of Work 60%
Project 40%

Collection of Work:

The internal assessor will devise guidelines for candidates on gathering a collection of work that demonstrates evidence of knowledge of topic, research skills and writing skills.
The collection will include one example of a hard news story, a review article and a feature article, each exploring the same social, political or cultural issue or event.

Assignment:

The internal assessor will devise a project brief that requires candidates to demonstrate:

  • understanding of the production process
  • design skills
  • visual, media and technological awareness.

The project brief will require candidates to layout one page of either a tabloid or broadsheet paper in a specified house style. The articles written for the collection of work may be used in the project.

Accreditation:

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Print Journalism (E20013).
  • 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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