ATS1089 · Fundamentals of journalism

Overview

The unit relates the practice of journalism to the study of journalism and how it operates in contemporary Australian society. You gain a foundational understanding of the changing media landscape, the seismic shifts in technology, the culture of the newsroom, sources and verification, different genres of journalism, objectivity and interviewing. Drawing on scholarship as well as media case studies and a range of practical research techniques, you will examine investigative journalism, literary essays, long-form journalism, 'new journalism', documentaries, television, photojournalism and social media. In addition, the unit locates the Australian experience in its historical and international context.

Areas of study: Journalism

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Develop a capacity to make effective use of the relevant academic literature and interdisciplinary research related to written, visual, documentary and broadcast journalism;
2. Demonstrate an ability to research, discuss and analyse issues in a clear, concise and rigorous way;
3. Collaborate constructively with fellow students in learning and discussion processes, including group work, tutorial participation and tutorial debates;
4. Produce their written work to deadline making effective use of the conventions of scholarly presentation and journalism(references, bibliography, etc.);
5. Work independently and in groups to achieve their learning outcomes;
6. Engage with different forms of journalism.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.