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Writing and Editing for Digital Media (PUBL90006)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 be able to:

  • Assemble teams that can facilitate web-based communication.
  • Author inclusive writing for a digital environment.
  • Critique a wide range of electronic publications.
  • Investigate the major channels and platforms used in the field of digital media.
  • Differentiate online genres and the writing and editing skills needed for various online contexts.
  • Create texts using various multimedia styles and formats that can be published on digital platforms.

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: 4 March 2025