COURSE OUTLINE
BTEC Introduction to Journalism: Beginners |
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Autumn 2005 |
Course No. JO1201 |
Venue: WAES Ebury Centre |
| CLASS | TOPIC/ACTIVITIES | COMMENTS |
| Wk 1 12.09.05 | Introduction to course | What skills and qualities do journalists need? Plus how to use the correct journalistic format. |
| Wk 2 19.09.05 |
Writing an opinion column | How important are opinions? The work of the opinion columnists examined. Exercise: Writing an opinion column. |
| Wk 3 26.09.05 |
Structure of news stories | How to write a news article. The use of the news pyramid and who, what, when, why and how in newswriting. |
| Wk 4 03.10.05 |
Sources of news and newsgathering | What do we mean by news and where does the news come from? |
| Wk 5 10.10.05 |
Newswriting style | The concept of style in journalism. |
| Wk 6 17.10.05 |
Selling your work | A guide to the freelance market. Visit from ex-student now freelancing. |
| Wk 7 31.10.05 |
Journalism production and staffing | How newspapers and magazines are organised and produced. |
| Wk 8 07.11.05 |
Sub-editing 1 | Introduction to the work of the sub-editor and the principles of sub-editing. |
| Wk 9 14.11.05 |
Sub-editing 2 | More on sub-ediiting, including the writing of standfirsts and headlines. |
| Wk 10 21.11.05 |
Assessment and conclusion of course | Individual tutorials plus plenary session. |