jrn5njd digital journalism
DIGITAL JOURNALISM
JRN5NJD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the principles and skills for researching, writing and producing compelling stories for different types of media and publishing platforms, including text, video, audio, still images, blogs and mobile journalism. Students will develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different publishing platforms and select the right platform for the right story. At the completion of this subject, students will have used a minimum of three different media to tell a layered single story.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNasya Bahfen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HUSS Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree or through subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JRN5DJN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Elective subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Multimedia Journalism: A Practical Guide | Recommended | Bull, Andy, 2010 | LONDON,ROUTLEDGE |
| Readings | Video Journalism for the Web: A Practical Introduction to Documentary Storytelling. | Recommended | Lancaster, Kurt. 2012 | HOBOKEN: TAYLOR AND FRANCIS. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. A demonstrated understanding and ability to apply the principles of telling stories across different media.
- Activities:
- Students are introduced to different media platforms in weekly seminars and are required to produce publishable content.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Proficiency in using audio, video, text and web-based publishing software and hardware to effectively capture and edit content for storytelling.
- Activities:
- Example -based labs will enable students to develop hands-on skills in using software and hardware.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Critical ability to evaluate research a story and select the most effective media to tell it.
- Activities:
- All assessable work, lectures and workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Demonstration of advanced research skills, including sourcing appropriate interview subjects, evaluating source material; knowledge of and ability to effectively use archival materials,and capacity to conduct effective interviews.
- Activities:
- All assessable work, lectures and workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Understanding of the legal and ethical challenges of publishing across platforms, especially copyright and libel; an appreciation of best practice models of digital storytelling.
- Activities:
- All assessable work, lectures and workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. Skills in locating and accessing technical documentation about publishing platforms to facilitate lifelong learning; appreciation of multimedia journalism practitioners.
- Activities:
- All classes and assessable work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNasya Bahfen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exegesis (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Mobile Journalism story (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Multimedia Journalism story (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Multimedia Story proposal (500 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |