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Overview

In this subject you develop and publish investigative pieces using audio, video, copy or still images; and practice the research, analysis and writing skills applied in journalism. By the conclusion of the subject, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of digital publishing, highly developed vocal skills, data journalism … For more content click the Read more button below.

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Office of the Provost

School

Humanities and Social Sciences

Subject coordinator

Merryn Sherwood

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

Yes

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
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

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Devise and develop story ideas, use appropriate publishing platform, and develop social media skills to develop their own 'brand' as a journalist.
2.
Evaluate and interpret a diverse range of information from different sources in the course of content production
3.
Identify relevant and credible interview subjects and demonstrate the capacity to organise interviews in a way that meets industry standards.
4.
Prepare a long form journalistic piece to deadline and to industry standards required for publication.

Learning activities

Short and long investigative pieces in audio, video, visual or copy form

Requisite rules

Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: ABMC or LZ004.

Requisites

Prerequisite