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: | Introduction to the theory and practice of television journalism with specific focus on television news. Workshops will concentrate on developing news research, writing, reporting and production skills and will work cooperatively with Film and Television students, who will provide technical assistance in the form of sound and camera recording. Students will demonstrate their competence in this unit by producing original TV news segments. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the theoretical development of television news. Developed critical viewing skills. Gained competency in television news production. Established research methods specific to television production. Enhanced professional and interpersonal communication skills within a team environment. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No presribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Boyd, Andrew. Broadcast Journalism: Techniques of Radio and TV news (fourth edition). Oxford, Focal Press. Masterton, Murray. and Patching, Roger. (1990), Now the news in detail: a guide to broadcast television in Australia. Geelong, Deakin Press. Cremer. et al. (1996), ENG: Television news. New York, McGraw Hill. Hewitt, John. (1994), Writing for broadcast news. New York, Mayfield Publishing Company. |
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Unit Texts: | Masterton, Murray and Patching, Roger. (1990). Now the News in Detail: A guide to broadcast television in Australian. Geelong, Deakin University Press. Cremer et al. (1996). ENG: Television News. McGraw Hill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay - news analysis or profile 20%, Major TV news assignments (2 x 30%) 60%, News quizzes (3) 15%, Participation 5%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100703 Journalism | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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