WRT3421 - Writing Techniques

Leader: TBA

Offered

Gippsland First semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Sunway First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

The unit covers a range of compositional techniques used in such written forms as prose fiction, feature articles, reviewing and travel writing. The weekly topics are organised around exercises designed to develop skills in effective use of creative detail, in conscious crafting of formal elements, and in preparation and editing of copy for publication.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students will have:

1. An understanding of a range of practices and techniques in contemporary writing through reading, analysis and practice;
2. Refined and extended communication and writing skills across a number of literary and other forms and for a variety of audiences;
3. Skills in editing, proofing and preparation of copy for publication;
4. Advanced writing and reading skills as a member of an Internet writing group; and
5. A dossier of research, ideas for writing and examples of drafts and finished work at the end of the unit.

Assessment

Minor Assignment 1 (1200 words) : 20%
Minor Assignment 2 (1300 words) : 20%
Major Project (2000 words) : 40%
Participation : 20%

Contact hours

1 two-hour seminar per week

Prerequisites

COM1010 and COM1020, plus one of ENH2401, ENH2402, ENH2404/3404, ENH2405/3405, ENH2407/3407, COM2407/3407, or equivalent

Prohibitions

GSC3421, GSC3425