Arts

HEJ203

2010  HEJ203  Television Journalism

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HEJ203 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit introduces students to both the theory and practice of news production and on-camera news reporting. Students will learn such skills as television news scripting, camera presentation, news reading and interviewing techniques, together with theories of address and programming and an understanding of how audiences make meaning. Technical skills taught include camera work, sound, lighting, and program editing as well as instruction in how to write for television.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Internal assessment, 3000 word equiv (60%), final assessment, based on production of a television news assignment (40%).

TEACHING PATTERN:

5 contact hours fortnightly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	HEJ101 and HEJ102
M.Excl	HEJ303

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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