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| CMM1204 | Writing for Communications | ||
| SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS | |||
| Credit Points: 15 | |||
| Description: | |||
| This unit provides an introduction to the essential writing skills that are required for communication in journalism, advertising and public relations, as well as in the creative and cultural industries. Effective writing for employment in the various disciplines demands competence in correctly using grammar, spelling and punctuation. Competence is developed through learning the principles of grammar, spelling and punctuation, completing exercises that test them, writing in genres that employ them , and self and mutual editing. The unit also develops an awareness of the characteristics of different media, especially their formats, genres, conventions and production processes.
Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
| MAAADJ | Advertising Major | ||
| MAAABZ | Broadcasting Major | ||
| MAAAEN | Journalism Major | ||
| MABUTC | Public Relations Major | ||
| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014