Course: Certificate in Freelance Travel Writing & Photography

This Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) course has been developed for students seeking to capitalise on the market for packaged travel articles and photography. Essential skills covered include how to source story leads, develop angles and undertake assignments. You will receive extensive instruction in the skills of the travel photojournalist and feature writer, and explore digital photography, the travel interview and travel writing as fiction.

The course also covers marketing tactics, what editors are looking for, the international market and legal considerations – valuable background if you seek to build a business around your travel writing and photography skills.

Course Number	90320
Course Fees From	$42.81 per week View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	9 written assessments
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

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	Introduction to travel writing and photography The role of a journalist The elements of a good lead Structuring your body copy Tools of the trade Checklist of copywriting techniques Travel writing basics Travel features and photo ideas Leads that sell your story Developing ideas for features Finding an angle On assignment Photo tips
	Travel photography and agencies Writing for photographic magazines Pictures and captions How to write a sporting shooter article Stock agencies The fine art of travel photography Gearing up for a travel shoot The calendar and postcard market Travel-related fishing tales Self-marketing and writing essentials Markets to explore Marketing your work Writing essentials Travel style and structure On safari
	Travel features and photojournalism Travel feature basics Getting paid The business of travel photojournalism Know your copyright Stories that stand the test of time On location! Marketing, goals and strategies Opportunities in advertising Trick shots and lavish locations Writing for top magazines The photographic portfolio
	Digital photography Film vs digital Which camera? The digital darkroom Sending images Digital portfolio
	What you need to know about travel writing Revising the elements of success Mapping your success How an editor picks your pictures The travel adventure article Who will read your travel stories?
	The travel writer's market Travel stories for the overseas market Making multiple sales Writing for international publications The great outdoors
	The freelance travel photojournalist High road to adventure Types of travel writing Travel writing as fiction Research The importance of PR and making contacts
	Building your freelance business Copyright and intellectual property Is it legal? Changing demands of newspapers Travelling into the future The business of freelance travel and photojournalism Principles of business and law for travel writers
	Research ideas and writing features Travel research is fun Research essentials Become a time traveller The aim of the travel interview The personal experience article Getting past "maybe"

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

Students will need to own or have access to a standard or manual camera.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Tony Bosworth

Tony Bosworth is a newspaper and magazine journalist who has also spent time working in radio. He has had his work published in UK newspapers including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, Daily Star and The Observer, as well as a raft of specialist magazines. At the age of 21 he launched Which Car? magazine for Haymarket Publishing in London.

Tony moved to Australia 13 years ago and has launched or relaunched numerous magazines in that time, including Business Asia, The Chief, Australian Telecom, Australian Classic Car, Electrical World, Connoisseurs Gallery and Voice&Data.

He was also a freelance writer for The Bulletin, contributing articles on subjects as diverse as robotics, GM foods, immortaility and flu pandemics. He has also had five non-fiction books published.

Tony also has a history in teaching, having taught numerous media and journalism courses back in the UK. Now, as well as being a tutor for the Australian College of Journalism, Tony also teaches Media Training to senior management in major corporations, as well as writing for a range of Australian and international publications.

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