303555 v.3 Professional Writing and Publishing Major

Introduction

There is an increasing national and international demand for skilled professionals in writing and publishing. Employers in the private and public sectors need people who have the knowledge and flexibility to research, write and publish materials ranging from simple briefing notes to complex reports, dynamic feature articles, speeches, promotions and non-fiction books. This degree teaches students professional research and writing techniques across a wide variety of forms, and practical techniques and industry issues in writing and publishing. Skills development and diversity are fostered through the study and practice of a range of different professional writing forms, including feature articles, speeches, reports, discussion papers, travel writing, creative non-fiction, promotional writing and e-zines, as well as the principles of print and electronic publishing, concept development, scheduling, copy and structural editing.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
301017	v.6	Creative and Professional Writing 111	3.0	25.0
301018	v.5	Professional Writing and Publishing 112 - Persuading the Public	3.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 2
301019	v.4	Professional Writing and Publishing 211- Writing the Spirit of the Times	3.0	25.0
301020	v.5	Professional Writing and Publishing 212 - Fakes, Frauds and Fictions	3.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
301022	v.3	Professional Writing and Publishing 393-2 - Professional Writing and Research	3.0	25.0
301034	v.4	Professional Writing and Publishing 395 - Individual Study	6.0	50.0
301710	v.5	Professional Writing and Publishing 393-4 - Professional Practice	96.0	25.0
303083	v.5	Professional Writing and Publishing 396 - Professional Practice	192.0	50.0
305840	v.4	Professional Writing and Publishing 214 - Writing for Popular Magazines	3.0	25.0
308342	v.2	Professional Writing and Publishing 215 - Writing for Arts Industries	3.0	25.0
308583	v.3	Creative and Professional Writing 393-6 - Creative Non-Fiction	3.0	25.0
308584	v.3	Professional Writing and Publishing 393-7 - Editing and Publishing	3.0	25.0
308839	v.2	Creative and Professional Writing 393-8 - Writing and New Technologies	3.0	25.0