In this unit, we read many features and texts about features. We consider why features are valuable and how to find newsworthy ideas. Students learn how to gather materials, attribute their sources and structure their research into a compelling story. Students learn why scenes are important and how to write them well. We discuss ethics, develop the skill of 'straightforwardness,' and examine the burgeoning mode of multimedia features. Students learn how to pitch ideas and pursue publication, and they workshop drafts with their peers. By the end of the semester, students have written several pitches, two polished features and two reflections about the ways those features took shape.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Media and Communications |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Cheryl O'Byrne, cheryl.obyrne@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Cheryl O'Byrne, cheryl.obyrne@sydney.edu.au |