INTERVIEWING FOR MEDIA

Overview

As workplaces become more interactive and interconnected, interviewing skills are becoming more important across a range of vocations. In this subject, you will study the processes and skills required for interviewing, focussing on key case studies in literature, print journalism, cinema, broadcasting and online. A key component of the subject will be interviews undertaken you in all or some of the key interview formats, including live discussion, email, pre-recorded audio and written profile pieces. Undertaking this subject will gain a broader appreciation of the art of inquiry and personal interaction and develop greater confidence in everything from one on one communications to public speaking to critical analysis. You will also gain a clear understanding of the use of quotation technique including quote punctuation, in written work and develop an appreciation of key editing issues, both practical and ethical.

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Subject coordinator

David Basheer

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Develop an understanding of the history and formats of interviews in the media, and interview practice in journalism, and non-related fields.

Create written versions of interviews, with specific attention to developing formatting and editing skills and profile writing.

Practice interviewing skills in different settings such as live interviews, and develop skills to approach subjects to participate in the interview process and researching for an interview.

Critically evaluate interviews and the interview process in different settings

Writing for an online publishing platform, with particular emphasis on learning how to deploy hyperlinks, and how to best promote one's work.

Learning activities

Examples of interview practice demonstrated in lectures and tutorials and through the expertise of guest lectures from media and other fields. Assessment tasks will require students to identify and critique interviews and their role in the news process, democracy and other settings. Assessment tasks will require students to identify and critique interviews and their role in the news process, democracy and other settings.

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