JRN215 Reporting (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject develops the basic news writing skills introduced in JRN101 into more sophisticated reporting skills. Students receive instruction in how to generate story ideas, gather information, frame stories and prepare news packages. Interviewing and inter-personal skills are emphasised. In view of the increasing convergence of media organisations, students undertake their training in both broadcast and print reporting, and are rostered onto the daily news output of the Community Broadcast Association of Australia's National Radio News Network and local news and current affairs for 2MCE-FM. They also produce online content.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JRN215
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Arts (Communication-Journalism) Bachelor of Sports Studies/Bachelor of Arts (Communication-Journalism)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to generate story ideas for print and broadcast media
- be able to demonstrate reporting skills for both print and broadcast news
- be able to apply professional standards of behaviour to inter-personal communication and with respect to accuracy, impartiality and working to deadlines
- demonstrate a working knowledge of a digital radio studio and field recording equipment
- be able to produce story packages for print and broadcast media
- be able to demonstrate proficiency in sub-editing skills
- be able to work under pressure
- demonstrate a developed understanding of legal and ethical issues in the media
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- story generation, research, story gathering - reporting techniques (broadcast and print) - radio studio and sound recording equipment - basic reporting online - sub-editing - radio voice reports - interviewing for print and for radio news and public affairs - writing under pressure - simulated professional practice - court reporting - ethics, media law and professional responsibilities
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.