Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the practical skills of strategic communication. It provides students with a strong foundation for participation in the media and communication industries across a variety of media platforms and formats. Students will be introduced to important trends and changes in contemporary media practices, technologies, business models and audience behaviours. A fundamental appreciation of key concepts in media writing will enable students to think strategically about content creation, information gathering and audience engagement; equipping students to write and pitch a story to a relevant media outlet. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how strategic communication can drive change while acquiring important practical skills regarding information management, media engagement and publicity.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Media Writing |
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| Unit code | HEJ504 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Media |
| Coordinator | Dr Claire Konkes |
| Teaching staff | TBA |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HEJ501
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | All classes and assessment tasks are completed online |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Media outlet and content report (25%) Assessment Task 2: Story, pitch and reflection (35%) Assessment Task 3: Multi-platform media release and stakeholder analysis (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Most JMC units have neither required nor recommended texts but if this unit does, information about these can be found at the CoOp Bookshop links below close to the start of semester. For the majority of units, a Reading List providing access to electronic readings is provided (if applicable) and this will be made available through MyLO and the Library at the beginning of semester. |
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| Recommended |
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