mst1mtn making the news
MAKING THE NEWS
MST1MTN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this introductory subject is twofold. First, it will examine news in a variety of media forms, concentrating largely on television news. This aspect of the course will be mainly descriptive and analytical and will draw on direct examination of news texts and research literature. Second, the subject will require all students to acquire rudimentary skills in basic video and sound production and studio operation as well as writing and scripting in order to simulate a full news production within a television format.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Benson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Compulsory subject for ABJ, ABJS, ABSC & ABSCB.
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Benson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| A short-answer/multiple choice online assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) | based on questions drawn from lectures and the booklet of readings | 30 |
| Critical research essay of 1500 words | which is a close analysis of an individual news item broadcast in Melbourne on mainstream television | 30 |
| Group Production of news and written 750 word critical reflection on that production | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Benson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| A short-answer/multiple choice online assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) | based on questions drawn from lectures and the booklet of readings | 30 |
| Critical research essay of 1500 words | which is a close analysis of an individual news item broadcast in Melbourne on mainstream television | 30 |
| Group Production of news and written 750 word critical reflection on that production | 40 |