Reporting for the Media

Course aim

To develop students' understanding of key techniques, skills and concepts associated with writing and reporting in contemporary journalism practice, build on knowledge pertaining to relationships between audiences and publishing institutions, and apply this knowledge to the production of material for a variety of traditional, digital and emerging media platforms in local and global markets.

Course content

Students will identify news issues and employ appropriate reporting conventions and approaches to communicate via diverse print and electronic media platforms. They will determine and apply various reporting styles, determine and apply appropriate audience/writer relationship models, and critically analyse ethical considerations in journalism.

Textbook(s)

Bainbridge, J Goc, N Tynan, L 2008, Media and Journalism, Oxford University Press, Australia and New Zealand

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 1057	Public Relations Theory and Practice

Completion of 36 units of undergraduate study NOTE: This course is not available to MBJO Bachelor of Journalism, MBJI Bachelor of Journalism/ BA International Studies or MBJW Bachelor of Journalism/BA Writing and Creative Communication students or DBLD Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor 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	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	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

Critical analysis, Presentation, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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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.