JRN3903

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

Leader: Usha Manchanda Rodrigues

Offered:
Berwick Second semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (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: Two second-year journalism units

Prohibitions: GSC2903, GSC3913, JRN2903