JRN528 Convergent Journalism (16)

This subject furthers prior learning and/or experience in journalism to advanced practice in the creation of convergent journalism through manipulation of text, visuals, and audio in new forms of journalistic storytelling. Students will consider theoretical contexts of converged journalism and construct their own knowledge of its practice through development of an online project.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2021.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to Master of Communication (Journalism) and Graduate Certificate Communication (Journalism) students.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to synthesise and interpret theory of journalism convergence and online story telling
  • be able to use elementary coding in online story telling
  • be able to manipulate text, visuals and audio and incorporate social media in online story telling
  • be able to construct knowledge of specialised technical and creative practice in relation to convergent journalism
  • be able to use cognitive skills to plan and develop a journalism project for the transfer of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Critical frameworks and theory for analysing convergent journalism practice
  • The use of images and audio in convergent journalism storytelling
  • Industry conventions, formats and methods for gathering and writing journalistic content using visual, audio, textual and social media content
  • Project planning and development in relation to journalism practice

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of JRN528 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Engagement summary (weeks 1 - 5)
30
2
Story: plan
20
3
Story: publication
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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