JRN200 Convergent Storytelling (8)
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This subject builds on students' prior learning and/or co-learning in the course. Students will combine inquiry and writing skills central to all journalism story creation with competencies in sound, vision and voice in story-telling. They will apply storytelling techniques using image and sound to journalism-specific practice. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Online | Bathurst Campus | | On Campus | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JRN200
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to reflect on the role of "story" in convergent journalism practice
- be able to discuss forms and uses of images and audio in journalistic storytelling across all media
- be able to communicate original information using audio-visual storytelling
- be able to apply the journalist's voice and on-camera performance for all media involving audio and/or visual reportage
- be able to disseminate journalistic content; with an emphasis on image and audio storytelling
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- The use of images and audio in journalistic storytelling across delivery platforms
- Critical frameworks and theory for analysing this area of contemporary journalism practice
- Industry conventions, formats and methods for gathering and writing journalistic content using visual, audio, textual and vocal content
- Professional on-camera and vocal presentation and performance for delivering journalism to listening and viewing audiences
- Methods for developing an industry standard, professional broadcasting voice
- Creating, compiling and disseminating audio-visual reportage in news and information programs in an authentic newsroom environment
- Reflection strategies
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
