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3964 (v.12) Journalism 215 - Television News


 

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.

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 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.

Field of Education:

 100703 Journalism

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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