Course Title: Refine writing and editing techniques - Small Press Publishing

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5181

Course Title: Refine writing and editing techniques - Small Press Publishing

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 85.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM5448

City Campus

TAFE

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Term1 2011

Course Contact: Professional Writing and Editing Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4368

Course Contact Email: brendan.lee@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

In this course you edit, design and publish a project of your choice. The course covers the knowledge and skills required to research and experiment with writing, editing and publishing techniques while further developing the skills needed for operating within a small press environment.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

At RMIT, Refine Writing and Editing – Small Press Publishing is delivered and assessed along with the following competencies.
•CUVCOR04A - Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse
•CUVCOR13A - Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice
•CUECOR01B - Manage own work and learning
•CUSADM03A - Manage a project
•CUVDES05A - Interpret and respond to a brief
•CUSRAD02A - Conduct research



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP553 Refine writing and editing techniques - Small Press Publishing


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to develop and publish a project of your choice.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical workshops, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing, editing and production tasks.