JRN3903

Online Journalism ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Usha Manchanda Rodrigues

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

Synopsis: As for JRN2903.

Objectives: At the end of the semester, students will have a good knowledge of: 1. the development of the Internet, in particular the world wide web, and its impact on the media and in the society; 2. the critical discourses related to the information society; 3. the differences between traditional print and broadcast journalism, and online and convergence journalism; 4. how the practice of journalism is being shaped by new information technologies; 5. what skills are needed to work as an online or multi-media journalist; 6. the ethical and legal issues confronting online journalists; 7. what skills are required to produce a multi-media news web site.

Assessment: Analytical piece (1000 words): 20% + Reporting a news story (1000 words): 20% + Multi-media reporting project proposal (700 words): 15% + Multi-media reporting project (1800 words): 35% + Team work and participation: 10% + Nature and complexity of reporting pieces suitable for third year unit

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour laboratory) per week

Prerequisites: JRN1902 and JRN1903 or equivalents

Prohibitions: GSC2903, GSC3913, JRN2903