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Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing |
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National Code: 21675VIC |
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Course Location and Contact Information
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The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing is designed to provide participants with the skills in writing and editing for employment or further tertiary study. Participants will develop awareness of industry standards and demands and develop knowledge of the markets available to the professional writer and editor.
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The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing is for those wishing to improve their writing and editing skills for employment, freelance work or further study.
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Full-time: One year - 584 hours
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February.
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Applicants should submit a writing folio and attend a selection interview. The folio must include varied examples (such as short pieces, extracts from long pieces, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, academic writing and so on).
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Full-time: Apply through VTAC. An NMIT Supplementary Application Form is also required. Forms |
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| Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.
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The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing provides the possibility of articulation to university courses such as La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Arts – Journalism and Professional Writing/Literature majors. Similar courses are available at RMIT, Deakin and Victoria University of Technology. |
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Core CUVCOR04A Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse (45 hrs) Electives (select from) CUSADM07A Establish and maintain work and contractual relationships (73 hrs) At NMIT, these competencies are time-tabled into the following subject areas: Specialisations (choose 3 - 146 hours each) Advanced Writing Electives (choose 2 - 73 hours each) Desk Top Publishing
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Assessment will be continuous and will be based on the quality of work submitted and attendance and participation and will vary from module to module. Assessment methods may include the following:
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Students are given a booklist at the start of the course and are required to provide their own writing materials, stationery and computer discs.
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As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing.
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by: Eng Ung, Communications Officer - Publications. Authorised by: Libby Hughes, Head of Department, Vocational Pathways. Last modified: 30 November, 2006 www.nmit.vic.edu.au  NMIT Disclaimer Privacy Contact NMIT Search |
