Journalism Professional Practice

Course aim

To study a range of journalism roles, issues and specialisations from the perspective of professional practitioners. To engage in continued professional development through contribution to the School’s online publication for Journalism students and through undertaking an industry placement. To reinforce and develop professionally focused knowledge of a range of areas of journalism.

Course content

Contemporary issues in journalism professional practice; industry interaction; industry placement; contribution to journalism students’ online publication; current issues and events.

Textbook(s)

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

Completion of placement and placement report, Contribution to journalism students' online publication, CV and portfolio, Presentation and presentation paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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.