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Course Description
The objective of the course in Journalism is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to produce professional articles and market them effectively. It addresses key skills relevant to the industry such as content choice, style, technique and marketing.
The course in Fiction Writing provides a comprehensive guide to the key skills and techniques of writing fiction successfully, and also studies a variety of styles and media. Combining these two courses offers a unique way to study both fact and fiction writing. The course also looks at the practical aspects of getting published plus the essential elements of both short stories, novels and articles.
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.
Previous Knowledge Required
There are no formal entry requirements and no previous experience is required to take this course although you need to have an access to a PC with Microsoft Word or Microsoft Works installed. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
Support
You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own dedicated tutor who will guide you through your course work and answer any questions you may have. Additionally our Student Support Team will provide you with any practical advice by email or phone.
Assessment
The NCFE certificate is gained by successfully completing a series of tutor marked assignments.
Modules
- Introduction to Fiction
- Basic Techniques of Freelance Journalism
- Content / Style / Technique
- Marketing
- The Short Story
- The Fiction Market
- Theme / Emotion / Viewpoint / Style
- Plot, Characters and Characterisation
- Motives / Mannerism / Dialogue
- Writing for Radio
- Writing for Television
- Writing the Novel
- Introduction
- Markets
- Content
- Style
- Techniques
- Practical Matters
- Fiction Writing
- No Excuses - verse, cricitism and sports writing
Awarding Body
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland, and the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
