Diploma In Professional Writing
2 Years Full Time
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Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
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Scholarship
Specializations
  • Arts and Design
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Semester Tution Fee CAD 7547 7547.0
2nd Semester Tution Fee CAD 7505 7505.0
3rd Semester Tution Fee CAD 7505 7505.0
4th Semester Tution Fee CAD 7505 7505.0
Required Documents
  • Notarised Passport copy (Front & Back)
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of IELTS Score
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
Eligibility

 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their
eligibility for admission; OR

* Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR

* General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR

* Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change).
Program Eligibility

* English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

* Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent; or (Grade 12 MAP4C with a grade of 80% or higher) or (Grade 11 MCF3M with a grade of 70% or higher).

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of $95 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only 
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents).

Syllabus

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Level: 01

Code Course name and description Hours
ENL1813M

Communications I

Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students focus on meeting the requirements of effective communication. Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and independent learning, students practise writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments

42.0
SCR3000

Role of the Writer in North American Culture

Students explore the role writers have played in the North American context over the last 50 years. Writers of books now considered classics, as well as younger writers are, included on the reading list. Students examine how writers have a unique perspective on their societies, often by challenging themselves and others. Through reading a variety of genres, such as poetry, short stories, comic books, life writing and science fiction, students gain an understanding of how writers have played many roles, from outsider to witness and interpreter.

42.0
SCR3002

Creative Writing 1

Students learn the fundamentals of storytelling, such as plot, point of view, dialogue, character development, theme and how language usage creates a unique voice. Students also study the common and unique elements in different styles of published writers of short fiction. Students are provided the opportunity to develop strong storytelling skills in their own creative writing.

56.0
SCR3003

Introduction to Research

Students learn how to find the information and resources they need for their written products. Students also learn how to find governmental, cultural and statistical information in a variety of locations. Students use media sources, access archival material and develop a facility with the diverse research tools available through the Internet. Copyright, public domain, reproduction, privacy and other legal restrictions are addressed.

56.0
SCR3048

The Fundamentals of Writing

Professional writers require mastery of English grammar, mechanics, syntax and other foundational elements of writing. Students study and apply the rules of English and adopt effective writing strategies, with a focus on well-structured sentences and paragraphs. Through a series of self-paced modules, activities, assignments and quizzes, students review the basics of the written language and refine their writing skills towards developing a critical eye for reading, writing and editing required in the field.

42.0

 

Choose one from equivalencies:

 

Code Course name and Description Hours
GED3001

General Education Elective

Visit the general education electives site for details about how to select these courses.

Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following four theme requirements: Arts in Society, Civic Life, Personal Understanding, and Science and Technology.

42.0

 

Level: 03

Code Course name and Description Hours
PRL1536

Design for Public Relations II

Students enhance their working knowledge of design principles and software by applying it to the design of various public relations products, such as posters, media materials and websites

28.0
SCR3022

Professional Writing II

Students learn to write in different formats for a variety of organizational environments, including government, NGO and private sector. Students learn about and practise writing web copy, and media releases on behalf of organizations, as well as become acquainted with the fundamental principles of speech writing for presentation. Students also develop an understanding of corporate culture and the writer's responsibilities in relation to a variety of organizational structures.

56.0
SCR3025

Narrative Non-Fiction

Students learn how to apply fictional techniques to narrative non-fiction (essays, memoirs and feature stories). They read and discuss a wide range of classic and contemporary non-fiction and learn various approaches to story structure, style and research. Students follow a step-by-step process, from pitching a story idea to an editor to interviewing sources to completing a narrative essay, memoir or feature story for one of the program's e-zines. They learn the basics of professional writing for magazines and journals in today's competitive freelance marketplace.

42.0
SCR3035

Writing for the Web

Students learn the stylistic requirements of writing that is designed to be read on the web. They learn the importance of clear succinct writing that falls naturally into different layers of detail. They also learn how to select and edit effective web content. Students research, write and post to individual blogs and also contribute other kinds of content to a program website.

56.0
SCR3038

Substantive and Literary Editing

Students further develop their skills as editors, with emphasis on structural editing and editing for style. Students learn the process by which editors work with writers, and explore a number of editing controversies that reveal how the role of the writer continues to evolve. They also learn how to create solid executive summaries, apply plain language principles to editing documents, cut for length and identify stylistic differences.

42.0
SCR3047

Creative Writing III

Students broaden their understanding of the approaches that contemporary fiction writers take to short and longer fiction, including world building, unusual points of view and speculative concepts. Students also enhance their ability to write realistically with increasing depth and literary attention. They study techniques and themes of contemporary writers through readings and discussion. Students also practise providing and assimilating feedback through revision after testing their work in small groups.

42.0

Level: 04

Code Course name and Description Hours
SCR3030

Field Placement

Students complete their studies with either an external or internal work integrated learning experience. Students completing their training within the College environment are provided with small projects to enhance their writing, research, editing and web-related skills. Students with a minimum B+ average have the option of completing their diploma with a field placement. During an external placement, students apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom to professional practice within an organization.

180.0
SCR3037

Preparation for Placement

Students prepare for their transition to their post-college writing and working lives by learning essential skills, including researching work opportunities, practicing interviewing skills and building a flexible portfolio. Those students seeking an external field placement are coached as they search for and approach suitable organizations. Students doing an internal placement, meanwhile, hone their professional communications skills.

28.0
SCR3042

Production Projects

Students have the opportunity to see how their words and ideas reach audiences. Students build on the elementary knowledge of design software previously acquired. Students learn strategic thinking skills which they apply in the design of effective marketing documents. Individually and in teams, they apply this process to the creation of several print-based and online marketing pieces.

21.0
SCR3043

The Business of Writing and Publishing

Many writers perform their working lives on a freelance basis. In this course, students learn about aspects of freelance writing, including long-term planning, networking, typical rates of pay, tax obligations, applying for grants and reporting on income. They become familiar with the relevant writers' organizations and issues all writers should be following that directly impact the professional milieu. Students also explore the structure of the book and magazine publishing industries and how models are rapidly evolving, including e-publishing and self-publishing.

21.0
SCR3044

Scriptwriting for the Online Environment

Writers must adapt to quickly transforming platforms for communication. With the increase in organizational use of social media such as YouTube and websites with dynamic content, the ability to write for visual media is an asset. Students learn about scripting for the online environment in a range of genres, whether they are reaching out to customers, advocating for a cause, or providing information to the public. Students culminate their learning by planning and constructing scripts for existing organizations.

28.0
SCR3045

Plain Language Tune Up

Adaptation is one of the key skills of writers working in an organizational context. The principles of plain language are increasingly important as communication becomes more visual in the context of competing sources of information. Students practise plain-language skills taught over the course of the program and also focus on transforming content for presentation on websites and the online environment.

28.0
SCR3046

Creative Writing Workshop

Testing one's creative work against the expectations and critical discussion of an audience is an essential skill for creative writers who hope to publish. This course culminates the three previous levels of fictional practice by focusing on full group workshopping of finished stories. Students learn to integrate helpful feedback as well as develop their critical capacities by entering into focused discussion of technique, approach and meaning in others' and their own fiction.

21.0

 

Description

Learn highly-marketable skills in writing for a career in digital and print media.

With a focus on organizational and creative writing, the two-year Professional Writing Ontario College Diploma program teaches you the skills and flexibility to work as a writer in a variety of fields. You learn writing skills for electronic and print media from nationally recognized writers, authors and communications experts.

Acquire the necessary skills to write independently and collaboratively in freelance and organizational settings. With attention to detail, learn to research, write, edit and proofread.

Many writers balance freelancing with other employment, so the program focuses on the development of creative skills along with knowledge of the existing market for fiction and creative non-fiction in Canada. You gain highly-marketable communications, writing, and editing skills that are useful in many industries, in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.

During the program, local writers lead workshops and may mentor you in the field. You participate in a work environment for a 180-hour field placement, where you have the opportunity to apply your writing skills while building connections with potential clients and employers.

Graduates from this program have a wide range of exemplary writing skills and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary social and political issues needed to begin careers as professional writers.

Graduates may find employment at a junior level as a:

  • communications officer
  • copy editor
  • researcher
  • proofreader
  • web content writer

Graduates also have the skills to be hired on contract or as a freelancer, to write magazine-style articles, booklets, brochures, training materials and manuals.

You may also consider continuing your education and training through Algonquin`s Advertising, Public Relations, Scriptwriting, Journalism, Broadcasting - Television or Broadcasting - Radio programs.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Have a solid foundation in the basic rules of English grammar.
  • Have strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Are inquisitive, well-organized and have an analytical nature.
  • Can work independently.
  • Enjoy researching topics and gathering information.

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.

Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.

  1. All Academic Documents
    1. 10th  Marksheet
    2. 12th Marksheet
    3. Passing Certificate
    4. Admit Card (12thClass)
    5. Bachelors Marksheets
    6. Degree Certificate
    7. Backlog Certificate
  2. IELTS/PTE
  3. E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
  4. Passport / Old Passport (if any)
  5. 2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
  6. Aadhar Card
  7. Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).

Note:  All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)

  1.  Copy of birth certificate, if you are under 18 years of age
  2.  Job Documents, if you are employed or proof of past employment, if any

(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)

Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

For GIC: 10200 CAD (Funds must be transferred to Canada from student’s bank account in India)

Embassy Fee:  235 CAD (150 CAD VISA Fee + 85 CAD Biometric Fee)

 

Diploma In Professional Writing
  • Ottawa, Canada
  • ESTD 1967
  • Public
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