DIGITAL JOURNALISM
JRN5NJD
2018
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 right platform for the right story. At the completion of this subject, students will have used a minimum of three different media to tell a layered single story.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNasya Bahfen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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 subjects JRN5DJN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Elective subject.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Multimedia Journalism: A Practical Guide | Recommended | Bull, Andy, 2010 | LONDON,ROUTLEDGE |
| Readings | Video Journalism for the Web: A Practical Introduction to Documentary Storytelling. | Recommended | Lancaster, Kurt. 2012 | HOBOKEN: TAYLOR AND FRANCIS. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and produce news stories in different media genres including textual, broadcast, and visual forms
- Activities:
- Students are introduced to different media platforms in weekly seminars and are required to produce publishable content.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Use audio, video, text and web-based publishing software and hardware to effectively create and edit content for storytelling
- Activities:
- Example-based classes will enable students to develop hands-on skills in using software and hardware.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Undertake research for the purpose of news story creation through the use of archival and background material; and the organising, conducting, and recording of interviews with appropriate sources
- Activities:
- All assessable work, lectures and workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Create visual content based on understanding of photojournalistic principles such as composition, shutter speed, and aperture; and visualization of data in infographics.
- Activities:
- All assessable work, lectures and workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- 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,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Demonstrate and use legal and ethical best practice in publishing multi-platform content including copyright and defamation laws
- Activities:
- All assessable work, lectures and workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- 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,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNasya Bahfen
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch (plan for your multimedia journalism piece) of 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Multimedia elements plan (x2 broadcast and visual of 2000 words or equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Final piece (2000 words or equivalent including copy plus audio or video and visual/graphic element) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |