COMM602 – Feature Writing
Module code
COMM602
Module title
Feature Writing
Prescription
To enable students to develop practical and theoretical knowledge to produce topical feature writing for a variety of media platforms.
Programmes
- BM1801
- BM1802
- BM1901
- BM1902
- BM7000
- CO0005
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Blended – methods will involve online activities, portfolio, tutorials,
lectures, workshops, group activities, guest speakers, field trips,
critiques, collaborative projects, as appropriate. - Learning Outcomes
- 1. Analyse relationships between media platforms and content
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of feature writing
3. Produce feature writing in an appropriate professional context - Content
- • Topical reviews and feature writing
• Relevant codes and conventions
• Contextual research
• Professional tools and practice - Assessment Criteria
- Students need to provide sufficient evidence against all learning outcomes and gain an overall mark of at least 50% in order to pass this module.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- A list of recommended resources is provided in the course outline
