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Enrolments Still Open for On-line CourseGippsTAFE’s On-line Professional Writing and Editing Course is now open for 2004 enrolments. By GippsTAFE - 19th February 2004 - Back to News The course provides an on-line mode of delivery for candidates who cannot attend the course on-campus.
The on-line course, which commenced in 2002, has had students who were already in professional writing careers, Year 12 graduates and mature aged students.
The writing course, which also runs on-campus, is in its fourth successful year and provides graduates with pathway into professional writing fields and further tertiary study.
Subjects currently offered on-line include Editing and Professional Writing with Kylie Andrews-Ruyters, Writer and Research with Linda Harris as well as Popular Fiction and Short Story with acclaimed children’s author Catherine Bateson.
Students also have the opportunity to enrol in on-campus modules including photography, industry visits and a two week industry experience module.
For more information on GippsTAFE’s Professional Writing and Editing Course, please contact course coordinator Heather Cupples on 5127 0277 or email heatherc@gippstafe.vic.edu.au.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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