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 2021 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ATS1119 and ATS1206 and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 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
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 writing for social media. You will devise a project that can be applied to one or more social media platforms. The lab fosters creativity and experimentation in social media writing while also developing professional skills in collaboration and adaptability.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz10%
- Annotated bibliography10%
- Project proposal25%
- Social media project40%
- Project reflection15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse and evaluate the communicative and creative role of writing for social media;
- 2
write proficiently using a variety of techniques and practices;
- 3
collaborate with peers to conceptualise and design a writing project for social media;
- 4
critically reflect on the evolving techniques and practices of writing for social media.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. 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 2021, 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.