Writing Features: Narrative Journalism

MECO6915

This unit teaches students the basic principles of short-form narrative or literary journalism (sometimes known as creative non-fiction) suitable for publication in magazines, websites and newspaper supplements. Genres covered include the profile, the essay, travel, memoir, investigative journalism, cultural commentary and behind-the-news stories. Skills in pitching story ideas, interviewing, research, structure and style will be covered in workshop-based classes, providing opportunities to critique work and become familiar with editing processes prior to submission of assignments.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 2

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: MECO6915

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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