Postgraduate SWI-PWR70002-2023

Writing for Digital Media

Enter the digital realm and face the issues, genres and audiences the online writer must consider.Look at how writing practices differ in the online space. Note principles that underpin digital literacy. Implement your own online writing project.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

After successfully completing this subject, students will be able to:

Describe and critically evaluate the contemporary debates, writing practices, platforms, and trends in new media discourse and textuality;
Demonstrate practical writing skills for online and digital platforms;
Generate a mind map, plan, research, and produce a piece of writing about or utilising online textuality.

Topics covered

- Evolution of writing for digital and online spaces
- Platforms for professional and business writing
- Social media narrative tools
- Creative uses of digital platforms
- Exemplars and possibilities

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

SWI-LPW604 (Not currently available)
SWI-PWR80004-Writing and New Media (No longer available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Skills in writing for digital new media platforms are in high demand. This subject analyses the most commonly used platforms, programs and tools for writing professionally and creatively in the digital space. It examines the theories and practices behind text and non-text based online and social media communications.

This subject was previously known as Online Writing.

Assessments

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.