The rapid pace of change in the ways in which information is accessed, utilised and converted into knowledge means that there is a growing need for graduates with both traditional and electronic professional and creative writing skills. The goal of Swinburne's writing programs is to draw together print and performance-based texts, while exploring the local and global opportunities of electronic media. The writing suite of programs builds on the expertise of Swinburne academics in areas including creative writing, electronic writing, information management, eCommunications and writing for learning technologies. These programs will give students access to the best materials in print and online as well as to experts in their field. Students will be supported by online mentors and tutors. The Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of: Graduate Certificate of Writing (GC-WRI) Graduate Diploma of Writing (GD-WRI) Master of Writing (MA-WRI) oua, open universities australia, writing, Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing), arts, professional writing, communications