Postgraduate - UnitAPG4774 - Reporting with sound and image

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2012 (Day) Caulfield First semester 2012 (Evening) Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Evening)
Coordinator(s)	Andrea Baker(First Semester); Dr Mia Lindgren(Second Semester)

Notes

Previously coded JRM4902

Synopsis

This unit introduces the basic principles and practices for radio and video news reporting, including audio and video field recording, interviewing, scripting, editing and presentation in a critical analytical context. Students develop a series of stories working independently and in groups, and use online forums for mutual story development and feedback. It provides students with skills in the construction of news and short current affairs reports and critical analysis of the characteristics of those reports. Students are encouraged to broadcast/distribute their reports in media/online outlets.

Outcomes

On satisfactory completion of this subject students will be able to

identify, research , record, edit and broadcast a radio current affairs story requiring location sound, interviews, script and presentation
write and present a short news report based on their current affairs story
identify, research , record, edit and distribute online a video current affairs story requiring location sound and image, interviews, script and presentation
work independently and in groups to meet deadlines
identify key ethical and legal parameters associated with radio and television reporting

Assessment

Radio current affairs report (2-3 mins) and news presentation: 40%
TV news report (2-3 mins.) and news presentation: 40%
Online reflection statement (1000 words) and in-class seminar presentation: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Philip Chubb

Contact hours

2 hour seminar per week

Co-requisites

APG4773