ATS2188 Writing lab
Faculty of Arts
ATS2188 Writing lab is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ATS1119 and ATS1206 and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2188
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2188
3 units list ATS2188 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The Media Writing Lab is a multi-disciplinary learning environment where students from the different specialisations in the Bachelor of Media Communication come together to explore new techniques and practices in media scriptwriting. Students will devise a scriptwriting research project in a medium of their choice that can be applied to one or more new media platforms. The lab fosters creativity and experimentation in media scriptwriting while also developing professional skills in collaboration and adaptability.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz, due Weeks 2 to 1110%
- Annotated bibliography, 500 words, due Week 410%
- Project proposal, 1,300 words, due Week 625%
- Social media project, 2,300 words, due Week 1040%
- Project reflection, 900 words, due Week 1215%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and discuss the communicative and creative role of scriptwriting in contemporary media environments;
- 2
display proficiency in a variety of scriptwriting techniques and practices;
- 3
work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to conceptualise and design a scriptwriting project;
- 4
apply scriptwriting skills for a media production that critically reflects on the evolving techniques and practices of writing for media.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Emily van der Nagel
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Emily van der Nagel
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2188?
You need ATS1119 and ATS1206 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2188?
ATS2188 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ATS3191, ATS3192 and ATS3193.
When is ATS2188 offered?
In 2020, ATS2188 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ATS2188?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2188 have an exam?
No. ATS2188 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.