| Course Outline
Year 1 Semester 1
WP101 How Texts Are Written
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students are introduced to writers’ strategies and techniques when composing texts and the
theoretical outcomes of text analysis. This subject introduces the critique workshop and
provides a practical context for developing a common language for the interpretation and analysis
of writing strategies and techniques.
WP102 How Texts Are Read
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students look at what influences personal and general reading practices and build
a foundation for a liberal-humanist approach to text appraisal. Students will interpret
characteristics of their own writing habits by examining reading modes and begin a
program of wide reading that continues throughout the course.
WP103 Introduction to Publishing
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
This subject introduces students to the publishing industry.
Students study the historical and current key events and significant figures in
publishing and its changing role. Students will investigate and share knowledge of
opportunities for employment in Australian publishing.
WP104 Contemporary Grammar
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students in this subject are taught grammatical concepts and structures.
It introduces key grammatical concepts while exploring the effective use of current,
mainstream Australian grammar.
Year 1 Semester 2
WP105 Introduction to Fiction Writing
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
This subject introduces students to the craft of fiction writing through the study of
the key elements of fiction and the techniques used by fiction writers. Students will
develop skills in short story writing. Students will develop their skills in crafting
and self-editing and apply their growing understanding of the fiction wiring process to
their expanding repertoire of writing techniques in writing workshops.
WP106 Introduction to Non-Fiction Writing
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students are introduced to the craft of non-fiction writing through the study of the
key elements of non-fiction and techniques used by non-fiction writers. This subject
will provide an overview of a range of non-fiction genres and develop knowledge of key
elements of non-fiction writing. This subject will focus on skill development in academic
writing. Students will develop the specific academic skills and attributes and examine
the range of research models and investigative tools used by non-fiction writers.
WP107 Contemporary Publishing
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students develop knowledge about contemporary publishing industries, and develop
understanding of the roles and functions or publishing work. This subject examines
key roles in publishing and the emergence of creative publishing teams. The roles of
freelance workers in contemporary environments will also be examined.
WP108 Editing
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students develop technical and creative skills in book, newspaper and magazine editing.
This subject extends knowledge of editorial roles and the tools of the editor’s trade
and explores key issues confronting editors in their day to day work. Students will expand
their editorial skill base through a series of smaller tasks and apply them to a larger
editorial project.
Year 2 Semester 1
WP201 Writing Fiction
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students expand their knowledge of fiction genres and explore a range of sub-genres
from historical and contemporary perspectives and develop technique, self-expression and
originality through the application of knowledge and skills to short-story writing.
Students will pursue creative and stylistic interests that demonstrate their repertoire
of writing techniques and their understanding of the craft of short story fiction writing.
WP202 Writing Non-Fiction
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
This subject expands knowledge of non-fiction genres and explores a range of emerging or
evolving forms of non-fiction from historical and contemporary perspectives in literary criticism.
This subject explores styles of non-fiction and longer works and provides a practical context for
developing skills in research and data collection and on the analysis, interpretation and evaluation
of evidence.
WP203 Design and Production
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students develop design skills and knowledge in book, newspaper, webpage and magazine
production. The subject will explore key aspects of the designer’s role in various
contexts and provide broad understandings of design theory and practice, including
intellectual property and copyright issues.
WP204 Project Management
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students learn about project management and the processes and issues involved in managing
a range of projects. This subject examines stages of and resource issues in project management
and the roles and responsibilities of the project team and project stakeholders. Project work
roles and relationships of editors, designers and production processes and freelance workers
will be examined.
Year 2 Semester 2
WP205 Rhetoric, Writing and Creativity
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
This subject expands students’ knowledge of theories of composition by examining
traditional and contemporary rhetoric and exploring the effect of the conscious use
of rhetorical constructs on writing style, communication and creativity. Students
will explore the relationships between creativity and rhetoric in the writing practice
and style of other writers.
WP206 Writing Project
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students will apply the creative and practical skills of an established repertoire of
writing techniques to a substantial writing project. This subject delivers personal
management skills necessary for a sustainable writing practice. Students will select
an idea or concept and develop a synopsis, a proposed timeline, a writing plan and
an overview of the research to be undertaken.
WP207 Publishing Project
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
This subject applies students’ understanding of publishing roles, responsibilities and
management to a publishing project. The subject develops skills relevant to creative,
authentic, publishing practice. In project teams students will select, prepare and publish
an unedited text. Each team will produce and publish a book, magazine or website.
WP208 Industry Placement A
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students receive an experiential first hand learning experience in a publishing house or
related industry setting. This subject focuses on project level tasks in publishing
industries and provides insight, knowledge and workplace experience.
Year 3 Semester 1
WP301 Professional Practice A
(*EFTSL Value 0.250)
(Subject Fees: $3000)
Students will use advanced organisational and self-management skills to continue
development of individual writing projects and beginning work on a commissioned
project in an unstructured professional environment. Students will continue and
complete the first draft of the project begun in WP206 Writing Project and begin
work on a commissioned writing project.
WP302 Critical Appraisal of Text
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students will use advanced organisational and self-management skills to continue development
of individual writing projects and beginning work on a commissioned project in an unstructured
professional environment. Students will continue and complete the first draft of the project
begun in WP206 Writing Project and begin work on a commissioned writing project.
WP303 Industry Placement B
(*EFTSL Value 0.125)
(Subject Fees: $1500)
Students receive an experiential first hand learning experience in a publishing house or
related industry setting. This subject focuses on the operations, context and strategies
utilised in the placement setting. Students may continue the WP208 Industry Placement or
work elsewhere.
Year 3 Semester 2
WP304 Creative Identities
(*EFTSL Value 0.134)
(Subject Fees: $2000)
This subject covers creative identities and creative processes through a review of
creativity and case studies of creative thinkers. This subject extends knowledge
of theoretical understandings of creativity and structural theories of the subjective,
the emotion and the self. Students will extend their knowledge of theories of
consciousness and critically explore how these theories reflect or relate to the
creativity in their own writing and that of others through case studies on selected
creative identities.
WP305 Professional Practice B
(*EFTSL Value 0.366)
(Subject Fees: $4000)
Students apply advanced creative and technical knowledge, expertise and organisational
and self-management skills to professional and creative practice through the completion of
multiple writing projects. Students will complete, edit and evaluate project manuscripts
and prepare them for publication.
*EFTSL: Equivalent Full Time Student Load
|
NMIT Disclaimer 