JRN201 Print Journalism 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject develops the print media skills introduced in JRN101 to a more sophisticated level. Students review basic news writing skills, receive instruction in more complex news writing styles, develop higher order writing skills (argument and analysis) and are introduced to the stylistic disciplines of more literary journalistic writing styles (feature, travel and column writing). The subject also allows students to simulate professional practice. The subject also develops student ability to recognise and apply media law implications of their written work and the necessary sensivities of journalism in a multicultural environment.
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| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JRN201
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Media Communications and Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations & Organisational Communication) courses. Numbers permitting, students from other communication strands may be eligible to enrol.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to gather and write complex hard and soft news stories, features and "colour pieces"
- be able to prepare story packages
- be able to demonstrate proficiency in sub-editing skills
- be able to prepare information for graphic display
- be able to apply the principles of descriptive writing and reasoned argument
- be able to produce news stories under pressure
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibility in respect to accuracy, impartiality, media law, multicultural sensitivities, and meeting deadlines
- be able to investigate the social function of news
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Research, story gathering and reporting techniques - Interviewing and using quotes - Basic journalistic styles, e.g. news, colour, etc - Writing pieces under deadline pressure - Ethics and professional responsibilities - Simulated professional practice - Newsroom organisation - Page design and computer layout tools
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.