GSC2907

Radio and television journalism

Offered subject to approval

Errol Hodge and Usha Manchanda

8 points - 3 hours per week (one 1-hour lecture, one 2-hour tutorial) - Second semester - Gippsland distance only - Prerequisites: GSC1902 and GSC1903 or equivalent

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the differences between writing for print and writing for broadcast; a grasp of the skills required to become a competent broadcast interviewer; a range of practices involved in radio and television production through practical instructions and critical analysis; an understanding of the philosophy and ethics of radio and television news and current affairs programs; familiarity with the responsibilities of journalists in the representation of age, gender and cultural diversity in news and current affairs stories/programs.
Synopsis This subject will explore the role of radio and television news and current affairs in society. Issues of the production of meaning by news construction and editing will be considered. The subject will address the issues of news production and journalism field work in radio and television.

Assessment Written exercise (500 words): 10% Journal (1000 words): 15% Radio news script (2 minutes): 15% Radio and television current affairs script (1 each, 5-6 minutes): 40% Critical essay (1500 words): 20%

Prescribed texts

Masterton M and Patching R Now the news in detail 3rd edn, Deakin University Press, 1998

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