| Area: | Department of Media and Information |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Individual Study: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 304426 (v.2) Journalism 515 - TV News or any previous version
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304424 (v.2) Journalism 513 - Print News or any previous version
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304423 (v.2) Journalism 512 - Radio News or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Open to students in their final semester of study or who have completed most of their journalism major. Provides an opportunity for students to gain intensive industry experience at the point where their journalism skills should be close to the peak of their student abilities. Students are usually placed one day a week over the semester but in some cases can be placed two days a week over a semester period. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been introduced to the working environment of nominated news organisations. Facilitated their employment prospects though enabling them to showcase their talents. Consolidated the skills learnt through Curtin's journalism course and applied those skills in an industry environment. Reflected on their study through the inclusion of a research essay. |
| 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: | No prescribed text. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 25%, Journal 20%, Performance and participation 40%, Portfolio 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 | | | |
