Course results for Undergraduate Writing Subjects

Immerse yourself in the world of academic reflection and discussion. Explore how to effectively wield language in professional arenas. Master academic referencing and research methods. Write essays and deliver oral presentations using clear language.

Put yourself in the role of the editor and find out where they sit in the publishing process. Polish up your proofreading and copyediting skills. Look at editing symbols. Consider layout and design. Measure print publishing against its online cousin.

Step into the world of publishing and professional writing. Draft ways to conduct research when planning your writing. Focus on genres like the personal essay and the short story. Create your own written piece drawing on a range of techniques

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.

Learn travel writing conventions through short exercises and discussions. Discover how freelance travel writers find work and develop relationships with editors. Develop a publishable piece of travel writing that you could pitch to a publication.

Discuss examples of children's literature in Australia, so you can learn from other authors' narrative techniques. Discover what it takes to develop a marketable idea for a children's book. Receive valuable feedback on a work-in-progress.

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. 

Look into the future of magazine writing and publishing. Consider the medium in its cultural and social contexts. Develop ideas into feature articles. Soak up interviewing techniques and put them to the test. Analyse publications and their audience.