GSC2902

Journalism theory and practice B

(ART)

John Tebbutt

8 points + 1-hour lecture and 2-hour tutorial per week + Second semester + Gippsland, distance + Prerequisites: GSC1901, GSC1402 or equivalents and students who commenced journalism prior to 1999 + Prohibition: GSC1903

Synopsis: Students produce magazine-style writing, learn advanced reporting skills and address the cultural implications of writing extended news features on issues of contemporary interest as well as the impact of design on the presentation of feature articles.

Assessment: Three short written pieces: 60% + Feature article and critique: 40% + Totalling 6000 words