WRITING FOR MEDIA

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Overview

Writing for Media introduces students to the practice of writing for various media platforms and audiences. The focus of the subject will be to teach students how to write a range of media texts and to develop skills in editing and honing their work. The key learning outcomes of writing … For more content click the Read more button below.

Writing for Media introduces students to the practice of writing for various media platforms and audiences. The focus of the subject will be to teach students how to write a range of media texts and to develop skills in editing and honing their work. The key learning outcomes of writing concisely, effective revision, distilling information and sound knowledge of grammar and style are transferable across a range of vocations. Students will develop a folio of written work.

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Subject coordinator

Brigid McCarthy

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehension of the pre-tutorial stimuli such as readings and videos.

Apply key fundamentals of professional writing such as correct grammar, punctuation and attribution.

Discern and explain information delivered in a media conference environment in order of importance and then write stories in print, radio and TV form.

Create a coherent folio of writing.

Compose an opinion piece which will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking.

Learning activities

Quiz held weekly. All lectures, tutorial activities and assessments.

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