jrn3isc introduction to sports commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS COMMENTARY

JRN3ISC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Introduction to Sports Commentary develops and expands students skills in a specialised area of sports journalism, sports broadcasting and sports commentary. At the successful completion of this subject, students will have an understanding of the history of sports commentary in Australia and around the world. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the different techniques and styles commentators employ, and be able to prepare and perform live sports commentary. They will also develop skills in other forms of sports broadcasting, such as live crosses, and developing and delivering sports podcasts targeted for a particular audience. This subject delivers targeted discipline specific skills, such as writing for broadcast, and how to use voice effectively for various broadcast mediums.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Enrolment within the Bachelor of Media and Communication and completion of at least 60 credit points of subjects at second-year level

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

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

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 - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of the history of sports broadcasting in Australia.

02. Identify the key elements of successful live sports broadcasting, and apply them to a live cross that is of industry standard.

03. Identify the key elements of successful match commentary, an apply them to a live match commentary that is of industry standard.

04. Identify the key elements of a successful sport podcasts, and develop and deliver an innovative sports podcast that meets its audience.

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Commentator Profile Students must research and write a profile on a broadcast commentator	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1
Live Cross Students will complete a live cross, based on a newsworthy event.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2
Podcast This is a group assignment, where students will work together to produce a podcast.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO5
Match Commentary Students will work in groups and commentate a proportion of an assigned sports match, however students will be given individual marks for their role in the broadcast.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO4