6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Malaysia School of Arts and Social Sciences
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Prohibitions
ATS1329
Synopsis
The unit provides a critical introduction to the development of key journalistic concepts, research and practices in the production of original news stories in the audio-visual formats. This includes the social, professional and legal contexts for journalism production; the technical production and conventional narrative styles of news production for radio and video journalism. The unit also examines two different formats of news production and the various factors that can affect the optimal choice of medium for reporting. Students will produce a critical evaluation of their own journalistic performance and provide constructive feedback for their peers.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an ability to identify and research a news story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate evidence in the audio-visual media;
- demonstrate an ability to select an advantageous medium for presentation, and report in a clear, concise and factual way using news conventions in at least two media;
- identify, observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with radio and video journalism, and reflect critically on their own and others' performance in this regard;
- work independently and collaboratively in learning and production processes, to produce radio and video journalism;
- demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;
- demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current affairs and media issues;
- demonstrate a critical awareness of the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in different media.
Fieldwork
Students may be required to go on at least one domestic fieldtrip
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
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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