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Undergraduate - UnitATS2788 - Radio journalism

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Journalism
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Jennifer Bowen

Notes

Previously coded JRN2202

Synopsis

The unit focuses on the production of radio journalism. Through the production of a series of radio stories, students develop the key performance practices of interviewing, recording, voice presentation and editing. It critically considers the implications for radio journalists of different modes of audience engagement in broadcasting and online, and undertakes critical analyses of ethical and editorial issues in radio broadcasting.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to identify and research a story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate research and actuality material in the sound medium;
Demonstrate an ability to report in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using a variety of audio elements and narrative conventions in an audio environment;
Identify, observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with radio journalism, and reflect critically on their own and others' performance in this regard;
Work independently and collaboratively in learning and production processes, including online forums, to produce radio journalism;
Demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;
Demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues;
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in audio media.

Assessment

Radio current affairs report 1 (2-3 mins): 15%
Radio current affairs report 2 (3-4 mins): 25%
Online critical reflection (1000 words): 20%
Major radio journalism project (in agreed format): 40%