Journalism Skills for Continued Professional Development Short Courses
The Journalism Skills course for Continued Professional Development is for those looking to enhance their profile, get published and/or impress editors, clients or managers. The Journalism course focuses on journalism skills, including how to write a publishable news story or feature; research and develop ideas; find a topical 'hook' or angle; identify and reach a target audience; get messages across clearly and succinctly; phone interview skills and write profiles; produce a perfect pitch; and achieve a measurable outcome.
This is a challenging and rewarding Journalism course and will offer the most benefit to students with an existing comprehensive and professional understanding of both written and spoken English.
Please note this Journalism Skills course is not suitable those wishing to improve basic writing skills.
Course Information
| Start Date | Start Time | Duration | Cost | Course Code | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 10 October 2011 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £330.00 | CE1765 | Apply Now |
| Monday 16 January 2012 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £330.00 | CE1765 | Apply Now |
| Monday 23 April 2012 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £330.00 | CE1765 | Apply Now |
Tutor Info
Susan Grossman is a former BBC broadcaster, magazine editor and freelance travel journalist. She now lectures in Journalism at Westminster University and on the MA in Journalism and Effective Writing for Business at City University London. She is a career coach and writing mentor and has facilitated accessing creativity workshops on Skyros and helps media professionals, small groups and individuals get published and impress the press. She has a certificate in Leaders as Coaches and 30 years work experience as a freelance. www.susangrossman.co.uk
English Requirements
Applicants of this Journalism Skills course must be proficient in written and spoken English.
What will I learn?
- To understand the need and requirements for writing to a professional standard.
- To plan and formulate ideas for writing a broad range of articles.
- To create and understand the skills required in creating an interest in writing techniques.
- To produce a range of finished articles for potential publication.
- To generate ideas and to communicate ideas clearly to a given audience.
- To write clearly and in a comprehensive range of situations.
- To communicate more effectively with colleagues or clients use writing skills to impress in other areas.
- To get messages across succinctly.
Teaching and Assessment
Informal assessment will take place through group discussion, class room activities, and questions and answers sessions as guided by your tutor.Recommended Reading
Writers' & Artists' Yearbook (A&C Black)
Read This!: Business Writing that Works (Paperback) by Robert Gentle