This course introduces students to the building blocks of effective writing, from overall writing process techniques to details like word choice and sentence structure. Students will learn to define the intended audience and purpose of a written piece and will practice writing persuasive messages for both business communication and marketing purposes. The course will cover various types of professional writing that are relevant to graphic designers, including creative briefs, email correspondence, oral presentations, resumes, and cover letters. While working through writing projects, students will also learn to identify and correct common writing mistakes.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Outlines, drafts, revisions, and proofreading
- Common writing and grammar mistakes
- Professional presentations
- Cover letters and resumes
- Business communication and self-promotion
- Creative briefs
- Persuasive messaging
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.