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IAS211 - Media and Professional Writing

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Communications

(COM201)

Unit Description

This unit is designed to provide students with practical and creative techniques to enhance their skills in the craft and the art of vocational writing. From copywriting to feature writing, media and professional writing is a form of storytelling that displays high level awareness of diverse audiences. Students will develop the ability to transmit ideas and messages both creatively yet effectively, and to edit with precision.

Text Book

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply written communication skills using a range of media and professional genres using appropriate format, conventions and characteristics.
2.	Critically analyse a wide range of writing styles and formats in media and professional writing.
3.	Translate critical analysis of ideas and thoughts into written language.
4.	Critically assess professional writing and editing skills.
5.	Critically evaluate peer work through constructive criticism.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Professional Writing Piece (1000 words)	25%	1,2,3,4
2.	Editing Test (1-1.5 hours)	15%	1,2
3.	Writing Portfolio (2500 words)	50%	1,2,3,4
4.	Tutorial Exercises (10 x 150 words)	10%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2022	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2022	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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