WRITING FOR MEDIA
MAC1WFM
2021
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesQuiz held weekly between weeks 2-11. All lectures, tutorial activities and assessments.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic writing assessment (500 word equivalent) Initial assessment to assess students' writing standards, and provide feedback. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
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). | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Quizzes (1250 word equivalent) Five quizzes total, based on lecture and other learning material. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic writing assessment (500 word equivalent) Initial assessment to assess students' writing standards, and provide feedback. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
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). | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Quizzes (1250 word equivalent) Five quizzes total, based on lecture and other learning material. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic writing assessment (500 word equivalent) Initial assessment to assess students' writing standards, and provide feedback. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
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). | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Quizzes (1250 word equivalent) Five quizzes total, based on lecture and other learning material. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic writing assessment (500 word equivalent) Initial assessment to assess students' writing standards, and provide feedback. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
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). | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Quizzes (1250 word equivalent) Five quizzes total, based on lecture and other learning material. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic writing assessment (500 word equivalent) Initial assessment to assess students' writing standards, and provide feedback. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
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). | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Quizzes (1250 word equivalent) Five quizzes total, based on lecture and other learning material. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigid McCarthy
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diagnostic writing assessment (500 word equivalent) Initial assessment to assess students' writing standards, and provide feedback. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
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). | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Quizzes (1250 word equivalent) Five quizzes total, based on lecture and other learning material. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |