WRITING FOR MEDIA
MAC1WFM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a comprehension of the pre-tutorial stimuli such as readings and videos.
- Activities:
- Quiz held weekly between weeks 2-11.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Apply key fundamentals of professional writing such as correct grammar, punctuation and attribution.
- Activities:
- All lectures, tutorial activities and assessments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Discern and explain information delivered in a media conference environment in order of importance and then write stories in print, radio and TV form.
- Activities:
- Various lectures, tutorial activities and assessments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Create a coherent folio of writing.
- Activities:
- Various lectures, tutorial activities and assessments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Compose an opinion piece which will demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking.
- Activities:
- Various lectures, tutorial activities and assessments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Computer Laboratory
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic writing assessment (500 word equivalent) | Initial assessment to assess students' writing standards, and provide feedback. | 15 | 01, 02 |
| Writing folio activity (2000 word equivalent) | Students write the following pieces: a media release; a news piece; a sound script; a video script; an online opinion piece (blog). | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Quizzes (1250 word equivalent) | Five quizzes total, based on lecture and other learning material. | 40 | 01, 02 |