Abstract

The subject develops students' specialist knowledge, skills and abilities to research, plan and produce content for news and other media. Students develop skills in undertaking research, analysing and interpreting information, constructing a story and content for multiple online platforms. Students develop an understanding of the media landscape and how to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

News values and newsworthiness Understanding the media landscape The news and media planning cycle Media law, ethics and safe practice Planning, writing and editing content Research, investigation and fact checking Planning and conducting interviews Storytelling - structuring and crafting the news story Producing online content (television, photography and online video) … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assumed knowledge

COM134 Spotlight on News and Media

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Smart phoneEditing softwareVideo studioSound boothVideo cameras with tripodsMicrophoneDronesAudio recorders