Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
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- About this course
- Careers
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
This course encourages you to explore a range of writing genres and types, so that you learn skills and techniques for all aspects of the writing, editing and publishing industries. The course provides you with theory and practical skills in a range of writing, editing and production tasks.
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Careers
- journalism
- publishing
- public relations
- freelance writing
- editing
- media
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course details
- Course location
- St Albans
- Faculty
- Faculty of Workforce Development
- School
- School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study options
- Full Time or Part Time
- Study mode
- On campus
- Course code
- 21674VIC
Course Structure
Course is delivered Flexible delivery, On-line & Distance.
Units and electives
Core Units of Study
- Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge [CUFGEN01A]
- Identify Industry Laws and Regulations and [CUFGEN02A]
- Address Copyright Requirements [CUSADM08A]
- Maintain Workplace Safety [BSBCMN311A]
- Design and Develop Text Documents [BSBADM304A]
- Access the Internet [ICPMM63BA]
- Develop Writing and Editing Skills [VBP551]
- Develop, Refine and Communicate Concept for Own Work [CUVCOR03A]
- Source Information on History and Theory and Apply to Own Area of Work [CUVCOR11A]
- Collect and Organise Information [CUSRAD01A]
- Produce Writings [VBP552]
Elective Units of Study
Three electives to be undertaken from List 1, or two from List 1 and two from List 2
List 1
Unit of Study Code Nominal Hours
- Applied Writing for Public Relations 1 [VAA408]
- Corporate Writing 1a [VAE344]
- Introduction to Fiction Writing 1 [VBK385]
- Non Fiction 1a [VAE272]
- Novel 1a [VAE281]
- Poetry 1a [VAE831]
- Popular Fiction 1a [VAE863]
- Screenwriting 1a [VAE552]
- Scriptwriting 1a [VBK386]
- Short Story 1a [VAE913]
- Writing Comedy for Performance 1a [VBF960]
List 2
- Writing for Children (Younger Readers) A [VBK388]
- Writing for Children (Younger Readers) B [VBK389]
- Design and Layout [VAD964]
- Desktop Publishing 1 [VAC412]
- Internet Skills for Writers and Editors [VAC391]
- Interpret and Respond to a Brief [CUVDES05A]
Course objectives
How to apply for this course
Applications have closed for this course. Closing date: 27 January 2012
Please contact the Faculty of Workforce Development for the next course intake date.
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Workforce Development.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- School of Information Technology and Creative Industries - Professional Writing and Editing
Phone: +61 3 9919 2681
Email: isabelle.lebouder@vu.edu.au
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