JRN519 Journalism Project (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Students critique existing news coverage in a field of interest, then attempt to address the weaknesses identified in this critique by producing their own story package in print, broadcast or online form. A final paper contrasts and compares the results of this practice-based research.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 2 |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 3 |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JRN519
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Master of Arts (Journalism)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing coverage in terms of story framing, language, and sources
- be able to creatively address those weaknesses in their own coverage
- be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the limitations production processes and considerations of news-worthiness place on coverage
- be able to utilise research and journalism practice to produce a major piece of journalism to a professional standard
- be able to demonstrate advanced skills in investigation, interviewing and writing.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- critiquing contemporary news coverage - the forces that affect coverage - selecting appropriate media for the journalism project
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.