COMMS 309

Communication, Writing and Design

Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for COMMS 309.

Description

Examines principles and practices of written communication in domains of culture and work. With an emphasis on signs, writing tools and systems, the course considers the relations between text, images and design in persuasive and provocative graphic works. Through project-based assignments, the course develops writing and design skills in common communication contexts, including PR, advertising and content for social media.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for COMMS 309.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.

Availability 2022

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s)  Brendan Donovan

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

COMMS 309: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points from COMMS 200-208 and 15 points in BA courses

Restrictions

COMMS 305