Advanced Radio News

Course aim

To introduce students to the demands of radio journalism in an industry setting and the processes inherent in the preparation and presentation of radio news with a live audience. In addition, to develop an awareness of the practical constraints of radio journalism and an ability to work to daily deadline pressures.

Course content

Approaches to radio news; reporting for radio; mainstream news bulletins and updates; news-reading; critical demands of editing for content and balance; the studio/actuality mix; time and actuality constraints.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 2073	Journalism Production
COMM 2074	Journalism Techniques

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 3 sessions
Computer Practical	3 hours x 1 session
Workshop	2.5 hours x 5 sessions
Practicum (Industry work at community station Radio Adelaide)	N/A x N/A
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture	1 hour x 3 sessions
Computer Practical	3 hours x 1 session
Workshop	2.5 hours x 5 sessions

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Editorial & production skills, News gathering & writing, Reading on-air skills, Technical skills

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.