Feature Writing (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Elizabeth Hart
Offered:
Berwick Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: 1) production of newspaper and magazine feature articles to publishable standard; 2) application of research skills for writing in the genre; 3) understanding of the similarities and differences between news and news feature writing, including the role of argument and persuasion; 4) management of information in the form of documents and date bases; 5) professional understanding of workplace practices and principles and of industry standards relevant to the craft of feature writing
Assessment: Two feature articles (800-1000 words each): 50% + One extended feature article (1600-1800 words): 30% + Critique (800 words): 20%
Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour tutorial) per week
Prohibitions: GSC1903, GSC2902
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