57014 Advanced Print Features
8cp; availability: postgraduate Journalism students are permitted to undertake this subject concurrently with the subject Research and Reporting for JournalismRequisite(s): 57011c Research and Reporting for Journalism
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Graduate subject – Journalism – 400 level
Subject coordinator: Sue Joseph
This subject aims to develop skills in feature story writing for the print media by a comparative approach to the work of exemplary contemporary practice. The emphasis is on developing and improving research and writing skills. Students aim to produce publishable work. The subject offers students insights into the breadth of style and genre available to non-fiction writing, including social-realist writing, essays, columns, profiles, 'new journalism' and more complex in-depth features. A range of techniques of researching, interviewing and writing are practised and critiqued. Ethical considerations are explored in the context of particular examples of production.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,200.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
