Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba
Units 1.0 (Journalism) Band 1
Pre-requisite: JRN2002 and JRN2005
This course focuses on furthering the theory and practice of radio or television journalism through a major current affairs project. The theoretical context provides for an increased understanding of the role of current affairs and addresses major contemporary media issues such as ethics, laws and regulations. Students will develop story ideas, initiate proposals, conduct research and produce professional standard reports suitable for airing on a current affairs program. They will be required to provide a reflective justification report of 1000 words for the project they choose. Students will be given professional support and guidance from the lecturer and DEC media unit staff to advance the skills learnt in Broadcast Reporting. In addition students will complete five Newsbreak shifts over the course of the semester.