Journalism Project

This subject is not offered in 2013.

350 Hours

This subject can be taken only in the second 100 points of the Master of Journalism degree.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Students will work intensively under advanced industry supervision on an agreed journalistic project, such as a documentary, series of articles, book or investigative assignment. Working with the resources of the Centre for Advanced Journalism and other academic staff, the student will complete a publishable piece of innovative journalism, and a short essay reflecting on their professional practice.

Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:

• Demonstrate high level journalistic skills;
• Reflect on their journalistic practice;
• Understand the fundamental principles for making critical and ethical judgments regarding professional journalism practice;
• Develop time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads;
• Acquire cultural and ethical understanding through reflection, reading and practical experience of journalists’ responsibilities.

• Portfolio of journalistic work of about 11,000 words and/or equivalent in multimedia, due in the examination period (80%)
• 4,000 word essay reflecting on journalistic practice, due in the examination period (20%)

Appropriate readings will be decided by academic staff depending on the nature of the project.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• High level ability to analyse writing techniques and affects

• High level ability to express thoughts, ideas and observations in accessible written English.

Journalism Project must be completed over three consecutive semesters (total 37.5 points).