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
Organisational Unit	Journalism
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Evening) Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Evening)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Mia Lindgren (semester 1); Mr Matt Mitchell (semester 2)

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. The unitprovides students with skills in the construction of news 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 radio news stories requiring location sound, interviews, script and presentation
identify, research , record, edit and distribute online video news stories 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 news reports (total 2-3 mins): 40%
TV news reports (total 2-3 mins): 40%
Online reflection statement (1000 words) and in-class seminar presentation: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Bill Birnbauer (semester 1)
Mr Matt Mitchell (semester 2)

Contact hours

2 hour seminar per week

Co-requisites

APG4773