James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

JN3017:03

Advanced Feature Writing

Townsville HECS Band 1

33 hours workshops/seminars. Semester 2.

Available to BJ students.

Students choose ‘rounds’ (eg arts, environment,politics, science, health, education) and develop skills learnt in JN2003 in order to: present/write a news feature; write an editorial/opinion piece based on feature; an objective review of work produce.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to refine and expand writing skills;
  2. to develop advanced editorial skills;
  3. to nurture/encourage objective presentation of printed matter;
  4. to be able to work productively and effectively in a print media organisation.

Assessment by participation in classes (10%); news features and other written work throughout the semester (90%).