Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
12 Weeks or equivalent
3 Hours per Week
Lilydale
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing), Graduate Diploma of Arts (Writing), and Master of Arts (Writing)
In this unit, students will learn how to ‘read’, ‘write’ and ‘research’ a wide range of textuality and discourse that they meet in the course of their work and/or general life. They will be enabled to: Gain insights into different forms of professional writing. Get access to professionals speaking about their particular form of professional writing. Develop understanding of how the relationship between professional writing style and target audience. Obtain skills in writing for different professional purposes.
They will be enabled to:
Virtual lectures, virtual tutorials, electronic media, reading and practical exercises and e-tutors, e-mentors and e-peer groups.
2000 words 'real life writing' (60%), Participation in weekly Discussion Threads. Students write between 300 - 500 the nominated topics and respond to at least one other student each week (40%)
Clearly, the structure of writing including style, tone and register varies for each genre/type of writing that will be surveyed in this course. Students will be asked to examine the ways in which different writing styles operate so as to meet the requirements of the purpose and intended audience. Creative Writing Writing Film Reviews Writing About Visual Art Writing About Sculpture Music and Meaning in Life Business Writing Writing Effective Media Releases Programming An Audience Response: Theatre Program Notes Academic Writing Advertising Writing about Television Digital Persuasion
Clearly, the structure of writing including style, tone and register varies for each genre/type of writing that will be surveyed in this course. Students will be asked to examine the ways in which different writing styles operate so as to meet the requirements of the purpose and intended audience.
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