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Introduction to Video Production

Professional and Technical Communication

Writing for Digital Media

Content Creation for Media

Advanced News Writing

This practical course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a content creator in the media and communications industry. Learn how to create effective and high-quality content for a range of different platforms, including traditional and online media outlets, websites, and, of course, social media.  You’ll focus on developing your skills as a Public Relations writer.  Examine the difference between earned, owned, and paid media channels, and consider how the contemporary PR practitioners’ role has evolved into one of content creation. From media releases and feature articles, to social media posts and websites, you’ll gain experience in writing a range of PR texts that are commonly used by practitioners. The course is divided into two sections – one focusing on creating content for online and social media, and one that focuses on creating content for traditional media. The assessments have a practical focus, which means you’ll be well equipped to apply your knowledge and skills to current and future roles.  UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Digital Media degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Hone your communication skills in crafting and editing a wide range of print, online and visual texts. Broaden your communication toolkit and learn design and stylistic techniques, structures and legal and ethical issues related to professional writing.Learn to evaluate, draft and revise a range of professional and technical communication using the principles of reader centredness, useability, and persuasiveness. With a focus on practical learning, you’ll critically analyse a wide range of texts and genres from academic, governmental, professional, industrial, corporate and public contexts. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Communication degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Learn to read texts with a critical eye. You’ll dissect professional and technical texts including those used in academia, the government, corporations and more. Learn how to construct these texts yourself with clarity and persuasiveness. 

Organisations are increasingly using short videos to promote and deliver information. Learn to direct, produce and edit a short video production that you can add to your portfolio to show future employers. Gain technical skills in shooting, learn how to use sound and apply video editing techniques that professionals use on a regular basis.Create storyboards to visualise your screen direction, and plan and write a script. During your course, you’ll understand the importance of good planning and time management in a video production.  You will not need any specialist video production to complete this course. All you need is your smart phone. As a UniSA Online student, you will also have access to Adobe Premiere Pro to edit your work for free.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Digital Media degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Learn video for business. Direct, produce and edit a short video to add to your portfolio using your smartphone. Gain skills in storyboards, script writing, shooting, sound and editing.

Feature writing is one of the most enduring and satisfying styles of modern journalism, allowing writers to settle into their subject in a more creative and in-depth way than ‘hard’ bulletin-style news writing. It’s about scratching below the surface and revealing the people and places, the hows, and the whys behind the news.  To help you on the road to feature writing mastery, we will be exploring and practising a number of techniques around selecting a topic and an angle, interviewing, structuring your work, writing a fabulous intro, using quotes and description, and editing and publishing. You’re going to enjoy reading and analysing some inspiring feature articles by leading writers and, through the forum activities and your own writing practice, develop some of the same skills and strategies that the pros use. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Digital Media degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Understanding what audiences want from you as a media professional, and the best ways to develop and deliver those digital stories, is the focus of this course. Writing for Digital Media encompasses the creation of words, images, graphics and audio for publishing online – blogs and social media. Whether the blog you create and the images, graphics, words and podcast you publish, are intended to promote or sell a product, service or message, you will learn best practice online writing for journalism, PR, marketing, social media and advertising purposes.In this course, you’ll learn how to engage audiences through digital media by employing best practice writing and content creation approaches inspired by classic storytelling techniques. By developing and writing for a blog, social media and podcast you will build a digital audience and professional online brand. The weekly learning activities and assessments help you to develop your digital media storytelling skills. And you won’t just talk about the techniques, you will be building and launching your blog and social media channels and developing a short podcast, which you can add to your digital portfolio.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Digital Media.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

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