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THE OPEN COLLEGE
Course Timeframes: Component Awards: Students can complete any of these programmes 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 programme they can request an extension through the college.
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Major Awards: These Major awards consist of 8 separate components and are generally completed over 10-12months.
Study Options: Distance Learning: Students can complete programmes within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. There are no lectures to attend and all course materials are provided. Some courses however do have supervised exams as part of the assessment processes which require brief attendance. Please check individual courses for details.
Additional Supports:
3 Interest free Easy Payment Plans available with all our Courses. 3 Insurance Cover will be provided during work placements if required and at no extra cost. 3 Garda Vetting Service.
Contact details:
www.theopencollege.com Leopardstown Business Centre, Dublin 18 Tel: 353 1 2061828 Email: info@theopencollege.com
www.facebook.com/TheOpenCollege www.twitter.com/TheOpenCollege
FETAC Level 5 and 6 Awards
Journalism & Writing
Attendance Learning: The same FETAC programmes can be completed over 3-5 Full Attendance Days. Check our website – www.theopencollege.com for all future attendance dates.
Journalism & Writing Courses
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Journalism & Writing Courses Thank you for your Prospectus request and welcome to The Open College, Ireland’s largest dedicated provider of FETAC Award courses with a choice of over 70 courses. All of our courses are FETAC approved and brought to you by fully qualified and industry experienced tutors with many years of experience.
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Creative Writing (FETAC Level 5)
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Feature Writing for Print (FETAC Level 6)
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News Writing for Print (FETAC Level 6)
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Print Journalism - 5N2152 (FETAC Level 5)
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Writing Skills for Journalism (FETAC Level 5)
Accreditation: The Open College has agreed its quality assurance procedures with FETAC and is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards. This official recognition authorises us to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards within the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. Following successful completion on any of our programmes you will receive a FETAC award. There is a registration fee payable with most courses to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation. This fee is €85 on component awards and €165 on Major Awards. For additional information on the programmes listed in this booklet please visit our website – www.theopencollege.com If you have any further queries you can call our Helpline on 01 2061828 or 01 2061829.
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Creative Writing (FETAC Level 5 ) l
Course Fee: See our leaflet – Course list and fees. Award: FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Creative Writing – (5N4765). l Format: Distance Learning programme. l
Course Details: This course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their creative voice through writing. It aims to give students an understanding of the process of writing, key aspects of writing fiction, as well as the possibility of getting work published. This FETAC accredited, distance learning course means that students can study flexibly at home, or at work, while gaining an internationally accredited Qualification.
Topics covered include: Unit 1: Writing Skills Unit 2: Characterisation Unit 3: Structure and Plot Development Unit 4: Setting and Atmosphere Unit 5: Getting published.
Learners who successfully complete this module will: 4
Develop their creative voice through writing Produce a range of confident writing, which will include the opening section of a novel or two complete short stories 4 Have utilised key aspects of writing for a novel or short story 4 Understand the process of publication in Ireland 4 Be able to submit work for publication. 4 Specific Learning Outcomes 4
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites: l
Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate and/or equivalent qualifications and or/relevant life and work experiences. l As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. l Students must be competent in both written and spoken English. l For more details on participation suitability course please visit our website.
Assessment: This course is assessed through a combination of assignments(2) and a Project. l Project 75% l Assignment 25% For additional information on the programmes listed in this booklet please visit our website – www.theopencollege.com 1
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Feature Writing for Print (FETAC Level 6 ) l
Course Fee: See our leaflet – Course list and fees. Award: FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Feature Writing for Print – (N32737). l Format: Distance Learning programme. l
Course Details: This journalism course is designed to provide 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.
Topics covered include: 4
Feature Writing How Papers and Magazines Work 4 Knowing Your Market 4 Deciding on a Theme 4 Story Structure 4 Deciding on a Style 4 Good English 4 What is News? 4 What is a News Feature? 4 News Sources 4 Principles of Good News Writing 4 Profile Features 4 Interviewing Techniques 4 Tone and Language Styles 4 Sports Features 4 Music and Film Reviews 4 Travel Writing 4 Food Writing 4 Pop-Psychology 4 Other (depending on students preferences). 4
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites: l
Students must have completed a FETAC Level 5 certificate in Print Journalism or equivalent e.g. Level 6 in News Writing for Print. l As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. l Students must be competent in both written and spoken English. l For more details on participation suitability course please visit our website.
Assessment: This course is assessed through work assignments. This will require students to write a news feature article, a profile of a prominent Irish figure or organisation and a feature article on a specialist area / consumer feature. 2
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News Writing for Print (FETAC Level 6 ) l
Course Fee: See our leaflet – Course list and fees. Award: FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in News Writing for Print – (N32736). l Format: Distance Learning programme. l
Course Details: This is a comprehensive journalism course which provides students with all the skills and techniques required to source and write news stories for print. It covers various aspects, for example: how and where to source news stories, how to writer and make an impact, how to utilise different styles to meet the requirements of the paper you are writing for, how to execute court, financial and incident reporting. Students receive a course manual, assignments, an efficient studyguide, plus unlimited one-to-one tutor support for the duration of the course.
Who should complete this course? l
People who wish to pursue a career as a Journalist or News Reporter. l Existing news reporters who wish to gain an accredited qualification. l People who wish to write for newspapers, journals and periodicals. l Anyone considering professional writing - including books, magazine features and short stories and wish to learn news reporting techniques.
Progression to further Studies: l
This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. l Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC Advanced Certificate in Media Production programme (Ref. EMPRO).
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites: l
Level 4 Certificate, or Leaving Cert, or equivalent, or relevant life and work experience. l Students must have good English. l As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on Assessment
Assessment l
This course is assessed through a collection of work. This will require students to write a tabloid news story, a broadsheet news story, a court report, an incident report and a financial report.
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Print Journalism (FETAC Level 5 ) l
Course Fee: See our leaflet – Course list and fees. Award: FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Print Journalism (5N2152). l Format: Distance Learning programme. l
Who should complete this course? l
Students who wish to achieve a FETAC credit in Print Journalism 5 l Students who wish to complete the FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Media Production.
Learners who successfully complete this course will: 4
acquire the ability to write in different registers be able to edit and layout newspaper pages 4 undertake research on a given topic 4 demonstrate an understanding of political and social affairs both national and international. 4
This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time and can gain an Internationally recognised Qualification.
Topics covered include: l
Writing Skills Editing and Sub-Editing l Journalism (Technology) l Research Skills l Politics and Social Affairs. l
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites: l
Level 4 Certificate, or Leaving Cert, or equivalent, or relevant life and work experience. l Students must have good English. l As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. l For more details on participation suitability course please visit our website.
Progression to further Studies: l
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: l l
Collection of Work 60% Project 40%
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Writing Skills for Journalism (FETAC Level 5 ) l
Course Fee: See our leaflet – Course list and fees. Award: FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Writing Skills for Journalism (E20078). l Format: Distance Learning programme. l
Who should complete this course? l
Students who wish to achieve a FETAC credit in Writing Skills for Journalism Level 5. l Learners who want to develop their writing skills.
Learners who successfully complete this course will: 4
understand the ways in which the reading public is offered information 4 develop writing skills that answer the editorial needs of newspapers, radio or television 4 write in different registers 4 work to pre-defined, tight deadlines 4 spot a potential story 4 demonstrate an understanding, in writing, of the difference between fact and comment 4 understand the legal framework within which journalists operate. This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time and can gain an Internationally recognised Qualification.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites: l
Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. l As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. For more details on participation suitability course please visit our website.
Assessment: l l
Collection of Work 75% Assignment 25%.
For additional information on the programmes listed in this booklet please visit our website – www.theopencollege.com
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THE OPEN COLLEGE
Course Timeframes: Component Awards: Students can complete any of these programmes 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 programme they can request an extension through the college.
Let us Help you Succeed
Major Awards: These Major awards consist of 8 separate components and are generally completed over 10-12months.
Study Options: Distance Learning: Students can complete programmes within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. There are no lectures to attend and all course materials are provided. Some courses however do have supervised exams as part of the assessment processes which require brief attendance. Please check individual courses for details.
Additional Supports:
3 Interest free Easy Payment Plans available with all our Courses. 3 Insurance Cover will be provided during work placements if required and at no extra cost. 3 Garda Vetting Service.
Contact details:
www.theopencollege.com Leopardstown Business Centre, Dublin 18 Tel: 353 1 2061828 Email: info@theopencollege.com
www.facebook.com/TheOpenCollege www.twitter.com/TheOpenCollege
FETAC Level 5 and 6 Awards
Journalism & Writing
Attendance Learning: The same FETAC programmes can be completed over 3-5 Full Attendance Days. Check our website – www.theopencollege.com for all future attendance dates.
Journalism & Writing Courses