1564 (v.10) Journalism 112 - Introduction to Broadcast
| Area: | Department of Media and Information |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Development of broadcast journalism by focusing on public, community and commercial radio and television. The power and impact of talk radio and radio news is considered by developing professional skills in writing news, interviewing and editing for radio. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the current framework within which broadcasting and broadcast journalism operates. Developed critical research and analytic skills. Established work practices which meet the critical and ethical standards expected of student journalists. Developed specific skills in scripting, interviewing and recording. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Boyd, Andrew. Broadcast Journalism: techniques of radio and TV news (fourth edition). Oxford, Focal Press. Henningham, John. Institutions in Australian society (third edition). Oxford, Oxford University Press. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 15%, In-class test 20%, News scripts and production 40%, Participation 10%, Tutorial Presentation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
