GSC2906

Television Journalism

(ART)

Usha Manchanda

6 points + 2 hours per week + 1 hour per week workshop for equipment demonstration + Second semester + Gippsland + Prerequisites: GSC1902, GSC1903, GSC2905 + Prohibitions: GSC2904, GSC2907

Synopsis: This subject will explore the role of radio 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. Students will be instructed in the use of audio recording equipment and digital editing.

Assessment: Critical journal (1000 words): 20% + Three news reporting pieces: 20% each + Studio, production and participation: 20%