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— Choose your own adventureHave you always wanted to be a writer? Or do you just love tinkering with other people’s words?

Regardless of your goals – personal or professional – RMIT has a suite of contemporary, specialist programs from which you can choose. These are up-to-date and timely writing courses that respond to a changing industry.

Across these programs, RMIT teachers are experienced practitioners with strong industry connections. They nurture your passion for writing and editing, help you develop and hone your skills, and offer personal guidance for your creative and collaborative projects.

Guest writers, editors and publishing and screen professionals regularly attend classes and seminars. They give you vital industry knowledge and open up a world of networking opportunities.

The Gazette

During the 2016 and 2017 Emerging Writers’ festivals in Melbourne, a cross-disciplinary team of RMIT writers, editors and designers collaborated to produce nine issues of a dynamic daily newspaper.

Led by RMIT’s non/fictionLab and Bowen Street Press, The Gazette was published over the 11 days of the Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) in print and online by students from the Creative Writing, Design Communication, Photography, Professional Communication, Journalism, Applied Science, and Professional Writing and Editing disciplines.

The students were organised into roles simulating an old fashioned news room, only with laptops and a high-speed risograph printer replacing typewriters and printing presses.

An agile editorial team and on-the-ground reporters were integrated into the ‘vertical studio’ structure, bringing together associate degree, graduate diploma, undergraduate, masters and higher degree research students into an intensive collaborative environment working to real-life deadlines.

Industry partners and connections

Located in the heart of literary Melbourne, RMIT works with industry partners to offer fellowships and work-integrated learning opportunities. RMIT students move from in-house publications and events, to external festivals and job opportunities.

Close relationships exist with the Melbourne Writers Festival, Emerging Writers’ Festival, Writers Victoria, Australian Writers’ Guild, Institute of Professional Editors, non/fictionLab, and Writers’ Immersion and Cultural Exchange Program (WrICE).

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Jay Carmichael

Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) Master of Writing and Publishing

Author, Ironbark, shortlisted for the 2016 Victorian Premier’s Unpublished Manuscript Award and contracted by Scribe Publications.

RMIT’s writing programs connect with and complement each other. Students often build a pathway through these programs to gain a broad set of skills and understanding of the industry.

I first studied the Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing and then the Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) at RMIT, before finally enrolling in the Master of Writing and Publishing.

RMIT’s hands-on, practical approach appealed to me as the best way to develop my skills and see my craft in action.

Above: a selection of published works by RMIT graduates.

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— Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

C5314 City 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

VTAC 3200373264 NCC 22091VIC Selection task (see below)rmit.edu.au/programs/c5314

This communication-based program will develop skills vital for success in today’s workplace. Here you’ll learn to use written text and images to help you inform, persuade, instruct and explain.

You’ll learn how to edit your own work and that of your colleagues or clients with greater accuracy. You will apply those skills to a wide range of business applications, in print and online, so that key messages are heard and understood.

Upskill your careerEmployment opportunities for trained professional writers and editors are strong. You’ll be able to gain communications or editing work within the corporate, education, cultural or government sectors, or in the growing field of social media marketing. Graduates may go on to work as writers, editors, researchers, communications officers or media content managers.

Flexible deliveryThis flexible program is designed to suit your needs. The timetable has day, evening and weekend offerings, and two units are delivered online. Assessment is ongoing throughout the program and comes in various forms including written workplace documents, oral presentations, and practical individual and group projects.

PathwaysGraduates may apply to study the Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing or the Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) and, if successful in gaining entry, they may gain exemptions from some courses.

Entry requirements Selection taskPre-selection kit: Submit by Friday 8 December 2017. Non-Year 12 applicants who wish to be considered for Early Round must submit by Thursday 28 September 2017.VTAC applicants: https://rmit.service-now.com/rmit-apply/vtacRMIT current or recent students: when you submit your direct application you will receive an email prompt to complete the selection kit.Interview: Applicants required to attend an interview will be contacted in November. Interviews will be held in November/December 2017. Overseas or interstate applicants who are unable to attend must email [email protected] by 5pm Friday 24 November 2017 for alternative arrangements. Advisory emails will be sent to applicants in late December 2017. Some applicants will be selected based on their pre-selection kit and will receive an advisory letter in November 2017.Pre-selection kit: ¡ an applicant statement outlining your interests in writing

and editing for the workplace (maximum 500 words) and

¡ a 1000-word sample of writing. Non-fiction or factual writing is preferred.

¡ any other material to support your application, e.g. a list of any published work, CV, written references, a URL linking to a website or blog, etc.

Nicole Daws

Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (Business)

I have gained many of the practical skills I will need to open my own freelance writing business, but more importantly, the confidence to make it happen.

Quick facts

How many contact hours are required per week?

Full-time: approximately 16 contact hours per week depending on how you organise your enrolment.

Are evening classes available?

Classes are offered at night as well as during the day. Some weekend offerings are also available.

How many students are in each class?

The average is between 20 and 25.

Is there a work placement?

There are industry-set briefs which simulate real work problems and issues.

Will I require extra materials and how much do they cost?

There will be a charge for printing and photocopying.

Do I need my own computer or any other special equipment or software?

RMIT strongly recommends that you have your own computer. However, you may use computers in RMIT libraries and access computer lab facilities on campus.

Find out more about this program: rmit.edu.au/programs/c5314

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— Advanced Diploma in Professional Screenwriting

C6160 City 2 years full-time VTAC 3200372854 NCC 10678NAT ATAR – Not Published

rmit.edu.au/programs/c6125

Develop your storytelling and screenwriting skills in a challenging, creative and supportive environment.

In this program you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the screen industry, both locally and internationally. You will access RMIT’s extensive resources to experiment, innovate and collaborate with other media students on industry-related projects. You will also identify employment opportunities and make important industry contacts, because this program is where filmmakers and production companies look for trained, talented and creative new writers.

Two years of practical learningIn your first year you’ll gain a comprehensive grounding in writing for film, television and digital media. Then in your second year you’ll develop your own creative strengths through specialist training across a wide range of genres. You’ll learn about the local and international film and television industries, as well as how to work professionally, market your projects and manage your career.

Get your work producedRMIT actively seeks real-life projects for students. You will write and produce at least one short film and an episode of a web series in collaboration with a director and RMIT television production students. In 2017, RMIT partnered with Ruby Entertainment, and students pitched and submitted short horror scripts for a proposed TV series.

Write yourself into the scriptGraduates can expect to work in diverse roles, including screenwriting, script editor and script supervisor, across the screen and media industries. The need for screenwriters has increased with the growth of on-demand entertainment, curated content, and corporate, educational and advertising media.

PathwaysGraduates may apply for credit towards the following degrees:

¡ Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

¡ Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)

¡ Bachelor of Communication (Media)

Entry requirements Selection taskPre-selection kit: All applicants must complete and submit the RMIT University Screenwriting pre-selection kit by 29 September 2017. Non-Year 12 applicants who wish to be considered for Early Round must submit by Thursday 28 September 2017, all other applicants must submit by Friday 4 December 2017.Access the pre-selection kit at https://rmit.service-now.com/rmit-apply/vtac Interview: Applicants required to attend an interview will be contacted in November. Interviews will be held in November/December 2017. Overseas or interstate applicants who are unable to attend must email [email protected] by 5pm Friday 24 November 2017. Some applicants may be exempt from attending the interview, see Interview exemptions. Advisory emails will be sent to applicants in late December 2017.Interview exemptions: Some applicants will be selected based on their pre-selection kit and will not be required to attend an interview. Applicants will receive an advisory email in November 2017.

Graduate successes

Graeme Simsion (pictured above)

Author of The Rosie Project, The Rosie Effect and The Best of Adam Sharp.

Sony Pictures has rights for The Rosie Project and Toni Collette’s Vocab Films has optioned Graeme’s screenplay for Adam Sharp.

Shaun Grant

Feature film screenwriter of Snowtown, Jasper Jones and Berlin Syndrome.

Sarah Dollard

Writer on episodes of Neighbours, The Saddle Club, Skins, Primeval, and Dr Who.

Julian Lucas

Winner of Tropfest 2014 for his film Granny Smith.

Quick facts

How many contact hours are required per week?

Full-time: 18 contact hours per week.

Part-time: at least seven contact hours per week.

Are evening classes available?

Yes. Many subjects are offered in the evening.

How many students are in each class?

The average is between 20 and 25.

Is there a work placement?

Yes, in year two.

Will I require extra materials and how much do they cost?

Extra costs are minimal, only your own printing and photocopying.

Do I need my own computer or any other special equipment or software?

RMIT strongly recommends that you have your own computer with relevant screenwriting software such as Final Draft.

Find out more about this program: rmit.edu.au/programs/c6125

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— Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing

AD016 City 2 years full-time VTAC 3200333301 Selection task (see below)rmit.edu.au/programs/ad016

Whatever your goal – write a novel, start an online magazine, work as a freelance editor – this program will support and inspire you.

You’ll start by gaining a broad base of skills in fiction, creative nonfiction, professional communication, digital content, grammar and editing. Then you’ll specialise in your preferred areas, with a focus on building a writing portfolio, developing practical projects and engaging with the industry and readers.

Clover Press projectsRMIT’s own program imprint, Clover Press, offers a diverse range of publishing projects on which you can “cut your teeth”. You can work with Diploma of Photoimaging photographers on editing their photobooks. You can write and edit commissioned material, such as RMIT’s Guide Melbourne booklet for international students. The Cardigan Street website offers a platform for magazine content. And the student-run Visible Ink anthology is now in its 29th year.

Flexible deliveryThis program is suited to either full- or part-timers. All core courses and many electives are offered in the evening as well as the day, and most daytime seminars are recorded for later listening. Industry placements and internships – an opportunity for a site of rich learning – can be organised to suit your schedule. You may also participate in study tours and an overseas student exchange.

Where will I work?Graduates go on to work as writers, editors, journalists, publicity and communications officers, social media writers and copywriters across varied industries including publishing, government, non-government, arts and cultural organisations.

Entry requirements PrerequisitesYear 12: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.Non-Year 12: NoneSelection taskPre-selection kit: Submit by Friday 8 December 2017. Non-Year 12 applicants who wish to be considered for Early Round must submit by Thursday 28 September 2017, all other applicants must submit by Friday 4 December 2017.VTAC applicants: https://rmit.service-now.com/rmit-apply/vtacRMIT current or recent students: when you submit your direct application you will receive an email prompt to complete the selection kit.The pre-selection kit requires: ¡ a statement outlining your interest in professional writing

and editing (maximum 500 words). ¡ a writing sample, of 1000 words. Your writing sample

can be fiction, non-fiction or factual writing, or a combination, depending on your area of interest.

¡ any other material you think will support your application. This may include a list of published work, CV, written references, a URL to a website or blog, etc.

Interview: Applicants required to attend an interview will be contacted by email. Interviews will be held in October (VTAC Early round) and November/December 2017 (VTAC Round 1). Overseas or interstate applicants who are unable to attend their interview must email [email protected]. Some applicants will be selected based on their pre-selection kit and will receive an advisory letter in November 2017.

Kate Mildenhall

Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing

Author of Skylarking, Black Inc, 2016

The teaching staff and students in the program are extraordinary. Writing the manuscript of Skylarking and getting it published by Black Inc. would have been impossible without the Associate Degree.

Graduate and student successes

Laura StortenbekerFinalist for 2017 Victorian Premier’s Unpublished Manuscript Award for Low Light

Jennifer PorterWinner of Tasmania Writers Prize 2017 for The Reverend

Quick facts

What is an Associate Degree?

An Associate Degree is a two-year university qualification that is taught in a vocational setting. You will graduate with industry skills ready to enter the workforce, and you can also continue on to further study towards a related Bachelor Degree.

How many contact hours and self-directed study are required per week?

Full-time: 20 hours per week.

Part-time: contact hours vary according to number of courses enrolled.

Are evening classes available?

Many courses are offered at night as well as during the day.

How many students are in each class?

The average is between 20 and 25.

Will I require extra materials and how much do they cost?

You will need to buy set texts, but total cost will be under $200 per year. You will need to pay for your own printing and photocopying, as needed.

Do I need my own computer or any other special equipment or software?

RMIT strongly recommends that you have your own computer. However, you may use computers in RMIT libraries and access computer lab facilities on campus.

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— Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

BP257 City 3 years full-time VTAC 3200332551 ATAR – Not Publishedrmit.edu.au/programs/bp257

Let your creativity flow

You’ll be surrounded by a group of like-minded, passionate writers. Your flair for creative expression will be complemented by specialising in forms and becoming proficient in the business side of writing, allowing you to learn the skills required to become a freelance writer and also as understand the publishing process.

As well as a program of core units, you will have the opportunity to study electives, take internships and work with students across other communication disciplines on projects such as short films and book or magazine production.

Learn from the bestDevelop your creative, critical and professional skills as a writer in a range of environments including lectures, studio workshops, presentations and productions. You’ll undertake individual projects and work in teams with highly active, dynamic and specialised writers who make up the teaching staff. This is a boutique degree in which you will make fast friendships and contacts, and build meaningful pedagogical relationships.

Melbourne and beyondYou will have the opportunity to participate in overseas student exchanges and volunteer for events that expose you to local and international writing opportunities and industry professionals. RMIT has links with many leading creative writing programs in North America, the UK and Asia.

Students can also participate in the Writers Immersion Cultural Exchange (WrICE) and visit Singapore and Penang in Malaysia. Prestigious WrICE Student Fellowships are offered each year.

Where will I work?Graduates have gone on to work as writers, editors, publishers, events and festival managers, screenwriters and screen producers, as well as academics. RMIT students have taken up work experience and job opportunities in games writing, zine publishing and community arts. RMIT alumni say that this degree offers contemporary understandings of how creative writers can and do work in the world.

Entry requirements PrerequisitesYear 12: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 32 in any English.Non-Year 12: As for Year 12 or equivalent.Selection requirementsSelection kit: All applicants must complete and submit the Creative Writing selection kit by Wednesday 8 November 2017. Advisory letters will be emailed in mid-December 2017. Selection kit:The selection kit requires: ¡ a statement outlining your interests and background in

creative writing, reading and/or film analysis, and how this has prepared you for this program including and relevant work experience in creative writing or a related field (maximum 500 words).

¡ a statement outlining your approach to creative writing, which may include reference to ideas and theories that inform your practice and future writing ambitions (maximum 500 words).

¡ three to four different pieces of creative writing. This can be a combination of fiction or non-fiction, prose, poetry, script, essay (maximum 3000 words in total).

You must collate all of your responses, including sample writing pieces, in a single PDF.Access the selection kit at rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bp257/entry-requirements .

Graduate successes

Vince Ruston (pictured above)

Creative Producer for the Emerging Writers’ Festival 2016

Nam-Chi Tran

Program feature in National Young Writers’ Festival 2016

Kat Clarke

Emerging Cultural Leader Nominee for the Footscray Community Arts Centre in 2016

To find more detailed information about the courses listed in the program structure, visit rmit.edu.au/programs/bp257

Year

1Creative Studio: Foundations

Creative Writing Studio: Craft

Contextual Study Course

Contextual Study Course

Program Elective

Program Elective

Year

2Creative Writing Studio:

Collaborations

Contextual Study Course

University Elective

Program Elective

Program Elective

Year

3Creative Writing Studio: Horizons

Creative Writing Studio: Project

Creative Writing: Approaches to

Theories and Ideas

Contextual Study Course

University Elective

Program structure

Creative Writing Studio: Specialisation

Legend:

Core Skills Contextual Study Course

University Elective Program Elective

Essay Project

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6Wait to hear from RMIT about any next steps.

Not all programs contact applicants.

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