Audio Journalism
Subject JOUR90005 (2016)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.
Credit Points: | 12.5 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016: Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 33 hours (11 weeks x 3 hour seminars) Total Time Commitment: 170 hours | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: |
Must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
Students in the 200 point Master of Journalism program should complete JOUR90001 Researching and Writing Stories before doing this unit. Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | See prerequisites | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
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, Objectives, 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 the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
Subject Overview: |
This subject provides a solid grounding in audio journalism skills. The structure of news and current affairs reports is analysed, and training in recording and editing sound packages, and in scripting and presenting is provided. Ethical considerations relevant to audio journalism are canvassed in the context of ‘quality’ journalism, with its roots in serving the public interest, objective scrutiny and fact-based reporting. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
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Assessment: |
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass the subject. |
Prescribed Texts: |
Alysen, Barbara, The Electronic Reporter, (3rd Ed. 2012) |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
Students who successfully complete this subject should
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Links to further information: | http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/mcp/master-of-journalism.html |
Related Course(s): |
Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced) Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Advanced) |
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
100 Point Master of Journalism 150 Point Master of Journalism 200 Point Master of Journalism |
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