Course Title: Write nonfiction material

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4405 Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing

Course Title: Write nonfiction material

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 70

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COMM7371C	City Campus	TAFE	375T Vocational Design and Social Context	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term2 2021
COMM7371C	City Campus	TAFE	515T Creative Industries	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term2 2022, Term2 2023, Term2 2024, Term2 2025

Course Contact: Dzintra Boyd

Course Contact Phone: +61399254269

Course Contact Email: pwecoordinators@rmiteduau.onmicrosoft.com

Course Description

Writers draw inspiration from what they read, hear, see and experience – using their craft to turn real life to gripping nonfiction works. In this subject you’ll learn how to transform your own life, thoughts and ideas into publishable pieces. You’ll discover the art of journalling, how to draw out angles and pitch ideas, and the storytelling potential of longform nonfiction. This is a fantastic introduction to the art and craft of nonfiction writing.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CUAWRT406 Write nonfiction material
Elements:	1. Determine requirements for nonfiction material 2. Plan and prepare to write nonfiction material 3. Create draft of nonfiction material 4. Complete the nonfiction material

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

You will be able to:

• analyse nonfiction writing
• create and maintain a writer’s journal
• plan and prepare short and extended nonfiction works.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include participation in class exercises, oral presentations and practical writing tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided.