Journalism Professional Practice

Course aim

To examine a range of advanced journalism roles, issues and specialisations from the perspective of professional practitioners and to engage in advanced professional development for practice in journalism.

Course content

Students will develop advanced understanding of professional practice in journalism through contribution to the School's online publication for Journalism students, and by undertaking an industry placement. Students will also examine specialised areas of journalism and prepare for professional practice and consolidate their application of journalism skills through development of a portfolio of work.

 

Textbook(s)

N/A 2009, News limited 2009 style , 4th, News Custom Publishing

Prerequisite(s)

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

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2.5 hours x 13 weeks
Industrial Placement	40 hours x N/A
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2.5 hours x 13 weeks
Industrial Placement	40 hours x N/A

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

Assessment

Continuous assessment - employment package, Contribution to journalism students' online publication, Placement report, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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.