Writing Techniques Across Media (Transmedia Writing) - AHC3011

Assessment 1: Project work

Formative assessment includes ongoing self-evaluation and sub-editing of written articles. Students will also submit versions of each of their four pieces for formative, written feedback from the tutor, in preparation for the Assessment 1 portfolio. Deadlines for these formative articles will be spread throughout the academic year. Students will be able to act on the feedback and further develop their work before final submission.

Project work

Assessment 1: Portfolio

This consists of a series of articles in the style and manner of a range of professional publications, along with associated social media and other supporting content. The nature of the articles will be selected by the tutor, but may include a colour feature, a piece of promotional content, a feature based on an in-depth interview, and a humorous commentary. As an optional step, students can submit these in the form of a multimedia package of industry-style blogposts, with a view to incorporating the content into their PDP portfolios.

Portfolio

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

A reflective commentary on the work completed for Assessment 1, relating the work to relevant industry standards and academic literature, including on media convergence.

Written Assignment

<p>This module concentrates on helping you develop a professional and distinctive style in writing for different media platforms, with a particular focus on transmedia feature writing. You will closely analyse the writing styles adopted for a variety of platforms in the context of media convergence and produce work that reflects your understanding of the style and format in each context as well as strategies employed to develop narratives and texts across media.</p>

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AHC3011 - Writing Techniques Across Media (Transmedia Writing)

Writing Techniques Across Media (Transmedia Writing)

be able to examine the historical and cultural processes that have shaped the development of editorial material with reference to media convergence.

be able to exercise critical judgement and understanding of a variety of editorial outputs.

be able to develop substantive and detailed knowledge and understanding of the criteria for selection of editorial content for and across different platforms.

be able to recognise professional demands of freelance journalism.