COURSE CONTENT
The course consists of 21 modules. Each module lasts approximately 100 hours, with the qualification Diploma In Publishing And Journalism requiring approximately 2100 hours of study in total. The modules are as follows (please follow the links for further information on each module):
Freelance Writing
Advanced Freelance Writing
Creative Writing
Children’s Writing
Technical Writing
Writing Fiction
Publishing l
Publishing ll
Publishing lll (Business Practices)
Journalism Practice I
Photographic Practice
HTML (Writing an Internet Website)
Project Management
Advertising and Promoting
Digital Photography
E-Commerce
Workplace Health & Safety
Research Project I
Research Project II
Research Project III
Where Can Publishers and Journalists Find Work?
The publishing and editing world has changed. Jobs and freelance opportunities are available in many varied areas. For example, in –
- Social media
- Magazines
- Vlogs and blogs
- eZines
- News articles
- Education
- Websites
- Biographies
- Marketing
- Ghost writing
What Are the Advantages of Studying Writing With ACS Distance Education?
- You can start at any time to suit you.
- The courses are self-paced.
- You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
- Keep up to date on your learning.
- Update your CV.
- It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
- Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in writing.
- They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
- Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.
Comment from our Principal, John Mason
"I had my first glimpse of publishing working on my high school magazine in the 1960's. In 1971 I graduated from a horticulture diploma, and that led to me writing a gardening column in a local newspaper in 1973. By the mid 70's I was writing for national magazines in Australia and by 1978, I had my first book published. My formal education did include some modules that covered journalism; but a lot of what I have learnt has also come from working alongside other media professionals. My first editor (Alan Balhorn) had worked for decades for Rupert Murdoch's father; and was not shy of using a red pen on my work. His old school ways taught me a lot though.
During the 1980's and 90's I was editor/writer for several magazines with Express Publications; working with the publisher Charles Vella, who had learnt his craft working for Kerry Packer. Again I was fortunate to learn from a "master".
Today I divide my time between education and publishing. I work with a Sydney publisher writing, illustrating & editing a quarterly green living magazine (Home Grown); and operate an ebook publishing business operating in both Australia and England (producing a new book ever 3 weeks). "
Our tutors on this course are well qualified and experienced in publishing and journalism. Let us show you what we have learnt, and continue to learn about writing and publishing.
Student Testimonial
" Thanks for the tips you gave me on the journalist job... I was given the job of writing an article... the experience was great and at least I will be published for the first time"
- Gavin, studying journalism
What Next?
If you would like to learn from experts in writing, editing and publishing, then this course is the one for you!
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