Writing for Magazines

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the variety of audiences targeted, genres and styles used in magazines.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Critically compare the contents, illustrations and adverts in a range of magazines to determine their target audience, genre and style.

    This should include both physical and online magazines.

2.

Be able to use research skills to plan and prepare for an interview for a magazine article.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Use appropriate resources to research a given subject effectively.

  • 2.2.

    Plan and prepare for an interview for a magazine article.

  • 2.3.

    Apply interview and research techniques effectively.

3.

Know how to write an article for a magazine.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Plan an article which is suitable for a specific magazine, using material from an interview.

  • 3.2.

    Develop, write and evaluate an article for a specific magazine.

    Magazine must be a real publication, either online or physical.