jrn3bej broadcast journalism

BROADCAST JOURNALISM

JRN3BEJ

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Students will explore the reporter's role in factual production across broadcast media. In this subject, we aim to provide students with a strong grounding in broadcast writing and production skills, as well as an appreciation of the multiple skills required by the convergence of television and radio in the current media environment. Students will undertake practical assessments in the television and radio studios, while developing skills across the broad range of roles in broadcast media.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorNasya Bahfen

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Enrolment in the ABMC and completion of any two of MAC1WFM, MAC2USM and MAC2MLE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop longer-form television stories plans for a specific broadcast outlet. This involves identifying and researching original story ideas, identifying and writing questions for interview subjects, and presenting the program in the television studios.

02. Write news stories in a TV news format. This includes identifying and analysing the appropriate weighting of story angles, writing script links and introductions for journalists and presenters, identifying appropriate visual materials, and ensuring the style of the item is consistent with that of the designated news broadcaster (for instance, the ABC)

03. Write, produce and present radio news in real-time. This involves identifying and researching news stories, sourcing and attributing audio material, understanding radio production and presenting in the radio studios in real-time.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNasya Bahfen

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

PracticalWeek: 40 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 43 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 39
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Television news portfolio - 1600 word equivalent 45 second RVO and 60 second TV news package	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1
Radio news portfolio - 1600 word equivalent Weekly radio news stories written in class	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3
Reflection - 800 word 500 word reflective essay on own journalism practice	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2