Entertainment Journalism

Course Overview

Diploma of Entertainment Journalism

If you dream of a career as a Journalist, Editor, Podcaster, Videographer, Mobile Journalist, Social Media Manager, Blogger or Entertainment Publicist, the Entertainment Journalism course is for you.

The Diploma of Entertainment Journalism is ideal for students wanting to work in journalism and media for the entertainment industries. You will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working as entertainment journalists, bloggers and social media managers. You will also learn from those who write for print and online entertainment magazines and publications.

You will undertake fundamental units such as feature writing, social media, video and digital journalism, as well as entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, music, performance and screen journalism. Collarts also offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Students graduate with a recognised qualification and a well-rounded understanding of the media industry in Australia and overseas.

WHAT YOU’LL BE STUDYING

The Diploma of Entertainment Journalism develops fundamental units such as feature writing, social media, video and digital journalism, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, music, performance and screen journalism. Students also gain a well-rounded understanding of the media industry in Australia and overseas.

Throughout the Diploma, you will:

• Discover journalism across music, fashion, film, television and lifestyle;
• Develop research, writing and communication skills;
• Understand best practice in the current media landscape;
• Expand knowledge and experience in video and digital journalism;
• Gain an in-depth understanding of publicity, social media and feature writing;
• Secure valuable insight into the entertainment industry and access career pathways.

Admission and Intake

The Diploma of Entertainment Journalism is delivered at the Wellington Street Campus and is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited until 2022 (CRICOS Code 095136J). 

Applicants must also submit a 200-300 word essay on the interest in the field of Entertainment Journalism and their aspirations within the field. A portfolio is also required in accompaniment to the essay. Applicants will need to submit a portfolio demonstrating example(s) of the following within the field of entertainment journalism:

• Original written publications;
• Digital or social media engagement;
• Digital, video, or audio files and/or content.

Admission Criteria:

Diploma of Entertainment Journalism

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Eligibility & Entry Requirements

To be eligible to apply for Collarts' Diplomas, you need to have successfully completed ONE of the following:

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Year 12 Senior Level
• Interstate or New Zealand Vocational Equivalent to VCAL ie. QCIA
• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or International Baccalaureate (IB).
• Interstate or New Zealand equivalent to VCE ie. HSC, QCE, TCE, WACE, SACE, NTCE, ACT Year 12 Certificate, or NCEA (New Zealand)
• Overseas Secondary Year 12 Equivalent

If none of the above qualifications have successfully been completed, applicants must be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience to apply.

Collarts does not have subject prerequisites and does not require a minimum ATAR rank.

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