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Writing and Editing for Digital Media (PUBL90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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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 familiarise 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 texts, multimedia 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, self-directed preparation and management of complex digital materials, and completion of exercises and assignments
- 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
- Skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, tutorial presentations and assessment requirements.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of program
OR
Admission into the GCA-PUBCOM Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Writing and editing a professional personal website stage 1
| Mid semester | 25% |
In class test of online narrative tools and techniques
| Late in the teaching period | 25% |
Completion of the professional website begun in the first assignment, with additional content
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Claire Parnell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x1.5-hour tutorial, taught weekly. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Claire Parnell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x1.5-hour tutorial, taught weekly. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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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: 31 January 2024