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CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL JOURNALISM VIT007

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification
Certificate

Professional Development for Journalists and Writers

  • Online Course. Flexible Start Date. Tutor Support.  2 core + 4 elective modules.
  • Study freelance writing, copywriting, journalism, website development etc.
  • Enhance your career opportunities in writing and journalism.
  • Free 20 hour Blogging Course included.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL JOURNALISM VIT007
 HTML (WRITING AN INTERNET WEBSITE) VIT102
 Journalism Practice 1 BWR203
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 4 of the following 13 modules.
 ADVANCED FREELANCE WRITING BWR201 (Applied Writing)
 ASP.NET - BIT200
 BUSINESS STORYTELLING BWR207
 COPYWRITING BWR310
 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BPH202
 FREELANCE WRITING BWR102
 GRAPHIC DESIGN BIT205
 INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT - VIT203
 INTERNET MARKETING BIT204
 PHOTOJOURNALISM PRACTICE I - BPH302
 PUBLISHING I - BWR107 (SELF PUBLISHING CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
 PUBLISHING II - BWR202
 PUBLISHING III (BUSINESS PRACTICES) - BWR303

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Study Digital Journalism?

The publishing industry has changed greatly over recent decades, embracing IT not only for writing, but also production and increasingly for publishing. This is a very good course for anyone seeking a start in today's publishing industry. Most of the writing nowadays is done on the computers even if it is for print.

Opportunities for digital Journalism are huge, but writing and publishing in an digital format is often different in a number of ways.

To be successful as an digital journalist, you need to understand the world of digital publishing, and this course provides an excellent opportunity for doing just that. 

This course focusses particularly on online writing.  For example - eBooks, web sites, blogs, and digital marketing etc.

Who are the Writing Tutors on the Course?

The course was written and developed by international writers and tutors, including –

John Mason - author of over 150 books, 2000+ articles, for a range of publishers including Simon and Schuster, Landlinks Press (CSIRO Publishing), Harper Collins and Hyland House.

Rosemary Davies – Horticultural writer and presenter. Full time columnist with the Herald and Weekly Times for years.  Worked for a number of companies in writing and publications.

Tracey Jones – Psychologist and writer. Course writer and developer for over 25 years. Fiction writer, particularly interested in supernatural fiction and folklore.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in writing online, such as –

  • Journalists
  • Trainee and aspiring journalists
  • Content creators
  • Bloggers and vloggers etc.
 

What Will You Learn in This Course?

The course consists of three core modules –

  • Freelance Writing
  • HTML
  • Information Security Management. 

How Does the Course Work?

The course requires the completion of 6 x 100 hour modules.

There are 2 compulsory modules. You then choose 4 modules from the list of electives above.

At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback.  There is also an exam at the end of each module. This can be taken at a time and location to suit you, or online.

You will also study a 20 hour self-study blogging course.

What does the Blogging course cover?

The blogging course is a 20 hour self-study course consisting of ten lessons. They cover –

  • Defining your blog
  • Researching your niche
  • Keywords
  • Designing the ideal blog
  • Presentation
  • Business blogs I and II
  • Freelance blogs
  • Establishing social media, feeds and newsletters
  • Marketing, Branding and Community Building

What Next?

This course will provide you with an extensive insight into digital journalism.  Studying this course will demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm to writing, and to keep ahead of the changes in the journalism industry.

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Meet some of our academics

John MasonWriter, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.
Josiane JoubranCSC consultant with IBM, Software QA Engineer, Course Writer and Tutor. Josiane is an I.T professional with extensive experience with computer hardware and engineering in Lebanon and Australia. Josiane has a B.Eng., Grad.Dip.I.T., Master Info.Tech., MCP, MCSE.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Tracey Jones (writing)Tracey has enjoyed creative writing since she was a child. She has had several short stories published and a novella. She is also a keen writer of children's stories and poetry. She has also written many academic and non-fiction books in the fields of psychology, sociology, child development, writing and marketing.


Check out our eBooks

English GrammarThe English Grammar ebook can be a great reference for students, people who are learning English and anybody who writes anything- ever. The English Grammar ebook takes grammar back to basics to help confirm correct use of grammar. Topics that are covered within this course include 1/ Introduction- the components of language, 2/ Types of words, 3/ Punctuation, 4/ Upper and lower case, abbreviations, numbers, bullet points and 5/ Using words together.
Getting Work in a Modern WorldGetting Work in a Modern World is a must read; for students, parents, the unemployed, careers advisors or anyone interested in changing or forging a sustainable career. This is realistic guide to getting a job or starting out in business and understanding different industries. Topics covered in this book include 1/Career Myths, 2/ Finding Your Path, 3/ Understanding Employers, 4/ Preparing for a Job, 5/ Jobs to Consider: Looking to the Future, 6/ Information Technology, 7/ Business, Management and Sales, 8/ Health and Wellbeing, 9/ Horticulture, 10/ Wildlife and Environmental, 11/ Animal Care, 12/ Agriculture, 13/ Hospitality and Tourism, 14/ Media and 15/ Education.
Photographic TechniquesExplore how to take better photos. This is a book packed full of practical tips, from the authors own experience, coupled with a solid introduction to well established and widely practiced photographic techniques. This is a well illustrated, excellent reference for students of photography; and an equally useful source of inspiration to the amateur photographer.
Professional WritingProfessional writing is any writing that you are being paid for. It can include fiction writing, a best-selling book, articles in a magazine, articles in a newspaper, blogs for companies, technical manuals or procedure manuals, copy for catalogues, newsletters, text books and other academic material and so on.