Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing (D01LF) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing should be able to:

• Develop significant and sustained research projects in creative writing, publishing and editing that are practice-based or theory-based or a combination of both
• Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories within the related fields of creative writing, publishing and editing
• Apply established theories to problem-solve within the related fields of creative writing, publishing and editing
• Use editorial principles, methods and technologies confidently in editing and publishing for print and digital media
• Discuss recent developments in the commercial and global organisation and operation of the publishing industries, with particular reference to Australia and the Asia Pacific region
• Justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences, drawing on knowledge of the history of print culture communication
• Employ ethical and legal standards appropriate to the creative writing, publishing and editing disciplines
• Demonstrate faculties of critical evaluation and creative self-awareness
• Foster respect for communication, support, co-operation, constructive criticism and intellectual integrity within the discipline of creative writing.

Generic skills

On completion of this course, students should have acquired skills in:

• Writing in a variety of genres
• Project management
• Innovative problem solving
• Creative and critical thinking
• Team work and liaison in professional contexts
• Research processes and applications.

Graduate attributes