JRN2907

Radio and Television Journalism ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Andrea Baker

Offered:
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit explores the role of radio and television news and current affairs in society. Students consider the ways news reporting and editing can contribute to the construction of meaning. The unit also includes news production and journalism fieldwork.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will have: 1) An understanding of the role of radio and television news and current affairs; 2) Knowledge of the practice of broadcast news reporting, writing and editing; 3) Ability in broadcast production work; 4) Experience in broadcast journalism fieldwork.

Assessment: Critical essay: 20% + Radio news script (2 minutes): 20% + TV Script (6 minutes): 20% + Live radio or TV program: 40%

Contact Hours: 2 hour workshop per week

Prerequisites: JRN1902 and JRN1903 or equivalents

Prohibitions: GSC2904, GSC2905, GSC2906, GSC2907, GSC2908, JRN2905, JRN2906