3964 (v.12) Journalism 215 - Television News

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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
Prerequisite(s):	1557 (v.10) Journalism 111 - Introduction to Print or any previous version AND 1564 (v.10) Journalism 112 - Introduction to Broadcast or any previous version
Syllabus:	The theory and practice of television journalism with specific focus on television news. Workshops concentrate on developing news research, writing, reporting and production skills working cooperatively with Film and Television students, who provide technical assistance in the form of sound and camera recording. Including production of original television news segments.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - understood the theoretical development of television news, developed critical viewing skills, gained competency in television news production, established research methods specific to televisionproduction and enhanced professional and interpersonal communications skills within a team environment.
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 prescibed references.
Unit Texts:	Boyd, A., Broadcast Journalism: Techniques of Radio and TV News. 4th Edition. Oxford , Focal Press. Masterton, M and Patching, R., (1990), Now the News in Detail: A Guide to Broadcast Television in Australia. Geelong. Deakin University Press. Cremer et al. (1996) ENG: Television News. New York, McGraw Hill. Hewitt, J., (1994). Writing for Broadcast News. Mayfield Publishing Company.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay- News Analysis or Profile 20%, Major TV News Assignments (2) 60%, News Quizzes (3) 15%, Participation 5%. This is a Grade/Mark Assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y