AMU2780 - Radio news and current affairs - 2017

The unit focuses on the production of radio journalism. Through the production of a series of radio stories, students develop the key practices of interviewing, recording, voice presentation and editing. It critically considers different modes of audience engagement in broadcasting and online and critically the implications for radio journalists, and undertakes critical analyses of ethical and editorial issues in radio broadcasting.

Upon successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an ability to identify and research a story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate research and actuality material in the sound medium;
2. Demonstrate an ability to report in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using a variety of audio elements and narrative conventions in an audio environment;
3. Identify, observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with radio journalism, and reflect critically on their own and others' performance in this regard;
4. Work independently and collaboratively in learning and production processes, including online forums, to produce radio journalism;
5. Demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;
6. Demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current affairs and media issues;
7. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in audio media.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Dr Ghislaine Lewis

Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units.