Course results for Griffith University Undergraduate Writing Subjects

Think about how your creative voice can fit across a variety of writing genres. Dissect plot, character and narrative structure. Learn to self-edit and incorporate feedback. Script dialogue, produce promotional writing and draft short fiction pieces.

Explore the blurred boundaries between children’s and young adult fiction. Sift through nursery rhymes, folk tales and fantasy fiction. Spot recurring themes like gender and sub-cultures. Experiment while creating fiction for your own folio.

Refresh your approach to persuasive writing. Look back at the history of writing material for public settings. Question the form’s ethical considerations. Funnel this knowledge into a future role in public relations, creative industries or government.

Picture stories that are important to you playing out on the screen. Investigate established documentary script formats and guidelines. Learn about pitching and researching. Acquire the skills you need to produce a professional documentary treatment.

Question news writing styles and techniques across a range of genres. Take a closer look at effective news story structure. Investigate journalism ethics in a global media world. Hone your ability to use your personal judgement while pursuing stories.

Realise a dramatic concept in a first draft then revise it with a second. Utilise professional screenplay formatting. Develop loglines and screenplay design plans. Construct complex characters and an engaging story to create a marketable screenplay