GSC1903

News feature writing

John Tebbutt

6 points - 3 hours per week (one 1-hour lecture, one 2-hour tutorial) - Second semester - Gippsland and distance - Prohibited combination: GSC2902

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students will understand the importance of a critical awareness of current affairs; how to produce feature articles for magazines and newspapers; the similarities and differences between news and feature writing; how to access and manage information.

Synopsis This subjects aims to engage students in the production of magazine-style media products and to develop advanced reporting skills. It will focus on techniques and cultural implications of writing extended news features on issues of contemporary interest. Magazine design, layout, use of photographs etc is covered in relation to how it impacts on the presentation of feature articles. While this subject is not designed to provide detailed training in magazine production the need for a practical outlet for students' work is recognised. Students are encouraged to publish their work from the subject.

Assessment Students will be assessed by regular short quizzes, a portfolio of written feature articles, and layout design.

Prescribed texts

Blundell W The art and craft of feature writing, Penguin, 1988

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GSC1903

News feature writing

Mr John Tebbutt

6 points - 1 one-hour lecture, 1 two-hour tutorial - Second semester - Berwick - No prerequisites

Synopsis This subject aims to engage students in the production of magazine-style media products and to develop advanced reporting skills. It will focus on techniques and cultural implications of writing extended news features on issues of contemporary interest. Magazine design, layout, use of photographs etc. is covered in relation to how it impacts on the presentation of feature articles. While this subject is not designed to provide detailed training in magazine production the need for a practical outlet for student work is recognised. Students are encouraged to publish their work from the subject.

Assessment Students will be assessed by regular short quizzes, a portfolio of written feature articles, and layout design.

Prescribed texts

Friedlander A J and Lee J Feature writing for newspapers and magazines Harper Collins, 1993

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