3 classes | three 7 hours days
This practical course will enhance your writing skills and give you the information needed to write clearly, simply and effectively. The course covers grammar, defining news, structure and planning, identifying a target audience, headline writing, interviewing techniques, media releases and effective ways to communicate through the media
Writing Essentials covers grammar, defining news, structure and planning, identifying a target audience, headline writing, interviewing techniques, media releases and effective ways to communicate through the media. People who write newsletters, journals, journal articles, reports and media releases for their organisations will benefit from attending. It's also useful for people interested in developing their basic writing style and skills.
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a certificate.
Presenter
The course lecturer Jenna Price, is a journalist with 30 years experience; and since 1994, has worked as the Sydney Correspondent for the Canberra Times. She has covered news, written features and columns; and interviewed a wide range of subjects from Xanana Gusmao to Renee Zellweger. Before 1994, she worked at the Sydney Morning Herald as both a reporter and as an editor of a variety of sections in including Column 8, the Guide, Good Living, Money, Metro as well as starting the Agenda page which was a daily social issues page. She was seconded to the Times on Sunday for six months to be features editor. She teaches journalism at the University of Technology and is researching what effect blogging has on reporting.
Enrolment
Dates
- Enrol now: 17 to 19 April, Wednesday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm
- Enrol now: 10 to 12 July, Wednesday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm
- Enrol now: 27 to 29 November, Wednesday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm
Fees: $1,050, $945 ACIJ members, $800 (concession - low income, students), $720 UTS staff/students/Alumni
Places available: 14
Location: UTS - meet at the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism day 1 - 755 Harris St, Level 5, Room 503 (map)
To discuss this course or for more information please contact acij@uts.edu.au or call +61 2 9514 2488.
Testimonials
"Jenna is an excellent teacher. She had every student constantly engaged and interested in the class. The class group was just the right size. The subject matter was entirely appropriate. I thoroughly enjoyed this learning experience." Jess Husband, photojournalist
"It really was a helpful course for two reasons: it reconfirmed or re-established for me what the most critical elements of news writing are (ie how to write leads, structuring a piece etc) and it then got me to try to apply those principles through exercises. The course was exactly what I was seeking." Nicholas Merrett, Associate Editor
"Thank you for an excellent three days last week. The content was fantastic and covered off basics I don't recall my journalism degree ever touching on! Overall I found the content and the notes extremely useful and will be putting what I learnt to practice this week. Many thanks for a job well done." Claire Thomas, Trade Marketing Communications Executive
"Jenna Price is a brilliant trainer. She is consistently enthusiastic and has a non-threatening way of teaching." Prayna Prasad, Marketing Coordinator
"I really enjoyed Jenna's teaching enthusiasm. I found her bright, engaging, funny and entertaining. I enjoyed her teaching style and method outstanding. Excellent interaction with class." Sophie Kober, Executive Assistant
"Jenna was terrific. I loved her teaching style and the practical exercises. It has really inspired me to write more." Kristen Lodge, Health Research & Communications Specialist
