Writing and Editing for Digital Media

Subject PUBL90006 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Total 24 hours (2 hour seminar per week)
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced), Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced), Master of Publishing and Communications, Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Communications, Master of Global Media Communication, or fourth-year Honours in media and communication.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Sybil Nolan

Contact

samuel.cooney@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This introductory subject is designed to induct graduate students into the major issues and current thinking in web-based communication; to familiarize students with the major channels and platforms in use in this field; to develop an understanding of online genres, and teach essential writing and editing skills for online contexts. Students will gain practical experience in writing in a number of different styles and formats and will learn to publish their work on a digital platform.

Learning Outcomes:
  • have a capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaborative exercises;
  • have a cultural and ethical understanding through reflection and reading on the essential criteria of inclusive writing and editing strategies for a digital environment;
  • have a high level of information technology literacy and understanding of information management through participation in computer laboratory sessions, preparation and management of complex digital materials and completion of exercises and assignments; and
  • have a capacity for critical analysis through close engagement with and critique of a wide range of electronic publications.
Assessment:

Writing and editing an e-portfolio of 1250 words 30% (due mid-semester), in-class assessment of online narrative tools and techniques, total 1250 words 30% (due late in semester), and the development of a blog consisting of a series of original texts totalling 2500 words 40% (due in the examination period).

Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • have high-level written and oral communication skills through contribution to class discussions, the completion of exercises and assignments, and wide reading on issues in contemporary digital communication practice;
  • have cultural and ethical understanding through reflection and reading on the essential criteria of inclusive editing and design strategies for a digital environment;
  • have a high level of information technology literacy through participation in computer laboratory sessions, preparation and management of digital materials and completion of exercises and assignments;
  • have skills in the deployment of visual materials;
  • have skills in research, including the use of online materials in the course of preparing exercises and assignments; and
  • have skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, tutorial presentations and assessment requirements.
Notes:

Students enrolled in a cognate postgraduate program may seek approval from the course coordinator.

Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced)
Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
Master of Translation
Master of Translation (Extended)
Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Art Curatorship
100 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
100 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management - Moving Image Specialisation
100 Point Master of Journalism
100 Point Master of Publishing and Communications
150 Point Master of Art Curatorship
150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management - Moving Image Specialisation
150 Point Master of Journalism
150 Point Master of Publishing and Communications
150 point Master of Marketing Communications
200 Point Master of Art Curatorship
200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management
200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management - Moving Image specialisation
200 Point Master of Global Media Communication
200 Point Master of Journalism
200 Point Master of Publishing and Communications
200 point Master of Marketing Communications
EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years
EMA 200 point program - full time over 1.5 years
EMA 200 point program - full time over 2 years
Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Media and Communications
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Media and Communications
Media and Communications
PC-ARTS Media and Communications

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