| | | | Australian College of Journalism & Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) | | Choose when you study | | Estimated hours of study = 120 | | Months | 6 | 9 | 12 | 18 | | Hours of study required per week | 5 | 3 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| What you need to know | Previous study required: The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course. | Exam details: 8 written assessments are included as part of this course Once your tutor has marked and graded your work they will send it back to you with their comments. | Completion of your course: You will be awarded a Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) Entertainment and Show Business Writing Certificate and will receive a FREE 12 month Media Pass | Additional Resources |
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| Entertainment and Show Business Writing The entertainment and show business writing industry is a booming industry as more and more people become interested in the lives of famous actors, singers and socialites. The Australian College of Journalism and Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) Entertainment and Show Business Writing distance learning course has been designed to give you the skills you need to take advantage of the many opportunities in this booming industry. Recently merged, these companies are now able to provide you with greater training opportunities. The Australian College of Journalism has provided specialist courses for over 20 years, and over that time have become a well known and respected distance education provider. And Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct) is the world's leading provider of consumer-based distance education. The Entertainment and Show Business Writing course gives you a cross foundation of the knowledge and skills required by Journalists in the Entertainment and Show Business industry. | | Pay only: $1,253 $1,128 | | A definition: Entertainment and Show Business Entertainment is an amusement or diversion intended to hold the attention of an audience or its participants, and which in general interact with or depend upon the entertained in some way— normally by audience participation or support. Thats Showbiz! In contrast, the sports entertainment industry feeds off audience participation— who can imagine the strange event attending a pro-wrestling bout, basketball or baseball game without cheering or booing the participants would experentially be. (Source: Entertainment and Show business: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) | | Enrol before 31st July |
| Key areas of learning - Entertainment and Show Business Writing - The world of entertainment writing
- Stars and celebrities: Finding the right angle
- Show business news
- Writing entertainment, movies, music and dancing
- The interview, success and popular culture articles
- Research, soap and gossip
| - The Hollywood Interview
- Entertainment photography
- Feature writing and tabloid talk
- Behind the scenes of Australian entertainment
- Behind the scenes of Australian television
- Writing your way into the business
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The benefits
If you are ready to learn new skills, improve existing skills, make more money, get a better job, launch or advance in a career or start your own business, Thomson Education Direct can help you, as it does thousands of people, year after year.
- Study at your own place. In the comfort of your own home, while traveling to or from work, or even while you're on holidays. It's up to you.
- At your own pace. As there are no classes, you work at a pace that suits you, making learning easier.
- In your own time. You choose when you want to study. Anytime!
- With qualified tutors. Tutors are qualified in their field with many years of experience. Many are industry leaders, there to provide advice, assess your work and answer your questions.
- And learning materials are included. Everything you need to successfully complete your course is included, saving you money.
- At a price you can afford. Courses are competitively priced, allowing you to afford the course you want.
- With an experienced organisation. Since 1921, Thomson Education Direct has provided quality home training for over 600,000 people.
- Nationally accredited. Many courses are nationally accredited by ANTA (Australian National Training Authority) and by VETAB (Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board), which means that your course has been prepared to standards accepted by industry and government.
- Recognition of Prior Learning. Formal recognition for your existing knowledge and skills, so you don't have to spend time having to re learn what you already know, or demonstrate skills you can already perform.
- Code of Conduct. There is a strict code of conduct and ethics in place to protect you.
Study at home to get the training you need and the job you want, without leaving your front door. Today, distance learning is recognised as one of the most convenient methods of education.
| Extra learning materials included in the Entertainment and Show Business Writing course - Media Markets Annual Directory
| | Pay only: $1,253 $1,128 | | | The world of entertainment writing - Lucrative opportunities galore
- What do Editors want?
- Entertainment writing that pays
- The business of show business
| Entertainment photography - Photography techniques
- Writing for photographic magazines
- Understanding film
- Portraits
| Stars and celebrities: Finding the right angle - People - the keys to success
- How to meet and write about the stars
- Breaking down the star barrier
- Where to meet stars
| Feature writing and tabloid talk - Show business history a goldmine for freelance Writers
- How to cover a social round
- How to write a fashion article
- Writing for tabloids
| Show business news - Producing saleable material
- Features - if you can't find them, create them!
- Editing assistance
- Understanding copywriting essentials
| Behind the scenes - The wonderful world of public relations
- The power of official recognition
- How a TV Producer's mind works
- Media releases
| Writing entertainment, movies, music and dancing - Movie criticism
- Language of the Filmmaker
- The tools of the Reviewer's trade
- Writing reviews
| Behind the scenes of television - Radio and television
- Writing for television
- Get into the Freelancers' world of television scripts
| The interview, success and popular culture articles - Basic approach by telephone, e-mail or fax
- Face-to-face interviews
- How to contact a famous person
- Making it in 'The Big Time'!
| Writing your way into the business - Making a name for yourself
- How to become a foreign correspondent for international publications
- More on entertainment photography
- Business aspects of freelance entertainment writing and photojournalism
| The Hollywood interview - Desire, reality and method
- Networking is crucial
- Choosing which Publicist
- Credibility
| Research, soap and gossip - Research
- A bonanza on your doorstep
- Gossip journalism
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