ATS3324 · Lifestyle journalism

Overview

This unit explores the research and reporting practices of Lifestyle Journalism, which fall into the category of popular journalism. Lifestyle Journalism is associated with travel, entertainment, leisure/fashion, lifestyle, food, music, arts and gardening. Each time it is offered this unit will focus on four of those categories, which may change from time to time. You will produce multimedia packages. You will also develop a special project through individual consultation with the tutor or lecturer to produce a high standard of lifestyle journalism. The successful packages will be showcased on Monash's journalism website, Mojo, or published on other lifestyle websites. Please be aware that access to certain technology/equipment may be required for this unit. Contact the unit coordinator for details.

Offerings

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Assessment

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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

Learning outcomes

1. Explain lifestyle journalism, including PR/market orientation and the motivational aspects of lifestyle journalists, and its function in the media industry;
2. Identify, research and edit a lifestyle journalism story for a magazine or website to a deadline;
3. Conduct interviews and gather appropriate evidentiary material in the appropriate medium;
4. Report on lifestyle journalism stories or events in a clear, concise, factual and meaningful way using a variety of elements in a coherent package;
5. Identify and observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with lifestyle journalism and reflect this critically on their assignments;
6. Identify local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues related to lifestyle 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.