News Writing
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
COMM 1023
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
011279
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Creative Industries
Course aim
To introduce students to news writing techniques and skills across a range of news media.
Course content
Students will develop essential skills in news writing. They will become familiar with the different writing and presentation styles associated with print, online and broadcast news. They will develop basic skills in writing under pressure and soft news writing.
Textbook(s)
Lamble, Stephen 2013, News as it happens: An introduction to journalism, 1st edition, Oxford University Press , Melbourne
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| COMM 1022 | Principles of Journalism |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Continuous in-class assessment: news and current affairs quizzes, News story intros, News writing, Running news story
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Course Coordinators
Dr Ron Hoenig
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