Feature Writing
- Course Fee: €249
- Distance Learning home study course.
- There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided. Students are given ample time to complete a course and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient for them.
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Course Details:
This journalism course is designed to provide a 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 is comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work.
Topics covered within this course includes:
- 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).
Accreditation:
When you have completed this course you can take an optional final examination which you take from home just like the course itself. Further details will be sent to you during the course and before it is completed. Those successful will receive a Diploma from ITEC - Irish Training & educational Centre.
Registration:
A non refundable registration fee of €65 is payable when enrolling for this course.
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