jrn3ajp advanced journalism practice
ADVANCED JOURNALISM PRACTICE
JRN3AJP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject journalism students will receive final preparation in professional media story creation and editing techniques. Students will examine and practice the research, analysis and writing skills applied in the field of journalism. Students will be expected to develop stories designed for publication from original conception through to final production. By the conclusion of the subject, students should be able to demonstrate: an understanding of the publishing process; highly developed research skills; advanced interviewing skills; and an aptitude for writing in a range of journalistic genres.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in ABSC, ABSCB, ABJ or ABJS and completion of MST2DIJ or JRN2DIJ (Dilemmas in Journalism), or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLawrie Zion
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom exercises (4 x 500 words) | 40 | |
| Feature article (1200 words) | 35 | |
| Opinion article (800 words) | 25 |