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Writing and Editing for Digital Media (PUBL90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaborative exercises;
- cultural and ethical understanding through reflection and reading on the essential criteria of inclusive writing and editing strategies for a digital environment;
- 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
- capacity for critical analysis through close engagement with and critique of a wide range of electronic publications.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- 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;
- cultural and ethical understanding through reflection and reading on the essential criteria of inclusive editing and design strategies for a digital environment;
- 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;
- skills in the deployment of visual materials;
- skills in research, including the use of online materials in the course of preparing exercises and assignments; and
- skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, tutorial presentations and assessment requirements.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Please note: Students must have successfully completed at least 50 points of their program to enrol in this subject. No pre-requisiste for students in GCA-PUBCOM Graduate Certficate in Publishing and Communication.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Writing and editing a professional personal website stage 1
| Mid semester | 30% |
In class test of online narrative tools and techniques
| Late in the teaching period | 30% |
Completion of the professional website begun in the first assignment, with additional content
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Alexandra Dane Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x1.5-hour tutorial, taught weekly. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Mel Campbell Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x1.5-hour tutorial, taught weekly. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Students enrolled in a cognate graduate program may seek approval to enrol from the course coordinator.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing Course Master of Translation Course Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) Course Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced) Course Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) Specialisation (formal) Media and Communications Specialisation (formal) Media and Communications Specialisation (formal) Media and Communications - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022