DIGITAL JOURNALISM
JRN5NJD
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the principles and skills for researching, writing and producing compelling stories for different types of media and publishing platforms, including text, video, audio, still images, blogs and mobile journalism. Students will develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different publishing platforms and select the most appropriate platform for the story. As well as a practical knowledge of journalism, students will develop their critical analytical skills of the media through theory and reflection on current practice through the set readings and class discussion. This will include an introduction to journalism ethics and media law and the different ways in which media is regulated in different countries. At the completion of this subject, students will have used a minimum of three different media forms to tell a layered single story. This subject is suitable for all Masters students who want to work in journalism and/or understand the digital media environment at an advanced level.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Carson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesStudents are introduced to different media platforms in the lectures and workshops and are required to produce their own story content as part of their assessment. Example-based lectures and workshops will enable students to develop hands-on skills in using software and hardware to produce stories. The required readings and lectures will be structured to enable students to develop research skills and to demonstrate acquisition of these skills in their assessable work. The workshops are designed to provide students with the skills to demonstrate these capabilities in their assessable work.
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HUSS Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree or through subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsJRN5DJN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Multimedia Journalism: A Practical Guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBull, Andy
Year2010
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PublisherLONDON,ROUTLEDGE
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Video Journalism for the Web: A Practical Introduction to Documentary Storytelling.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLancaster, Kurt.
Year2012
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PublisherHOBOKEN: TAYLOR AND FRANCIS.
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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
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, LTU Term 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Carson
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 18 - 23
Six 6.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Audio news script and report of 45 secs due in class in the first week equivalent to 1000 words | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Story pitch and multimedia storytelling piece with a data component due mid semester No more than 2000 words in total including pitch of 5 mins (pitch due during class time). Equivalent 2000 words | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Video news story of 1' 30'' in length due in exam period Equivalent 2000 words | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |