MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM
JRN3MMJ
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Journalism graduates are increasingly expected to be jacks and jills of all trades, and masters of combining them. In this subject, students build on their skills from JRN2OJP (or JRN2JPW), refining their skills in multimedia storytelling. Students will be creating in-depth digital story packages, incorporating text, video, audio,photography and data visualisation.
SchoolSchool 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 Students are required to have successfully completed JRN2OJP (or JRN2JPW) or obtain co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JRN5MMJ
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject for Journalism, Sport Journalism and Media Industries majors in the ABMC. Core subject for Media Industries in the ABA.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Principles of Multimedia Journalism | Recommended | Koci Hernandez, Richard and Rue, Jeremy 2016 | NEW YORK & LONDON: Routledge |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate and synthesise arguments in online content; the ability to apply web standards and demonstrate and understanding of how digital journalism is evolving.
- Activities:
- Weekly workshops; reflection
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate a critical ability to evaluate a story and select the right media to tell it, applying storytelling principles across different media, and showing proficiency in using audio, video, text and web-based publishing software.
- Activities:
- Weekly workshops; all assessed work.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Ability to work collaboratively on an extensive investigation, contributing to concept and production of a digital news package.
- Activities:
- Content production; weekly workshops; reflection; group peer reviews.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
04. Ability to generate and pitch new and original ideas, and present these with clarity to a group of peers.
- Activities:
- In-class presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate a sound capacity to research a story, including sourcing appropriate interview subjects, archival materials, and conduct interviews.
- Activities:
- All assessable work, weekly workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch for multimedia package (800 words equivalent) | In-class presentation | 20 | 04 |
| Multimedia package stage 1 (1,600 words equvalent) | The first stage includes a draft of the multimedia package, an in-class presentation, progress statement and group peer review. for group components. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Multimedia package stage 2 (1,600 words equvalent) | The second stage includes the finished multimedia package, an in-class presentation, personal reflection and group peer review. for group components. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |