NAM201 News and Media Perspectives 2 (8)

The subject continues to progress students knowledge, skills and abilities in the discipline of news and media. Students undertaking this subject will work on real-world projects to further enhance their ability as a developing news and media professional. Students will work in a team to produce and publish news and media content for a range of media channels and reflect upon their practice as an emerging news and media professional.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

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

Assumed Knowledge

NAM200 - News and Media Perspectives 1

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to plan and manage the production of complex news and media content to a professional standard;
  • be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge and behaviour of a news and media professional;
  • be able to work efficiently as part of a news and media team in researching, producing and publishing content; and
  • be able to reflect on your practice as a news and media professional.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The news and media planning cycle in practice
  • Excellence in news and media
  • Skills for producing news in the real world
  • Voicing for video and audio news stories
  • Creativity in framing news for any media
  • The art of the interview
  • Media law, ethics and safety
  • Curating video stories into edited packages for broadcast or online dissemination
  • Working competently in news and media teams
  • Reflecting on your practice as a news and media professional

Special Resources

  • Smart phone
  • Editing software
  • Video studio
  • Sound booth
  • Video cameras with tripods
  • Microphone
  • Drones
  • Audio recorders

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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