Creative and Feature Writing for the Media

Course aim

To build on students' theoretical and practical understanding of feature writing techniques in the print media, and to practise them in the discipline of writing original communication initiatives for specific audiences.

Course content

Students will extend their knowledge about the structure of written information in the mainstream print media and through systematic comparison build understanding of the difference between news and feature writing. They will develop skills in style variations for defined publications and their readers, and demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical considerations consistent with professional entry-level requirements.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 2011	Reporting for the Media

NOTE: This course is not available to MBJO BA (Journalism) or MBJI BA (Journalism), BA (International Relations) students.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Feature, Opinion piece, Profile or Obituary

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.