ALJ318 - Broadcast Journalism (Radio)

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B*, G, X)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Cohort rule:(*Burwood offering only available to students enrolled in A328) 
Unit chair:C Murrell
Prerequisite:Students must have successfully completed 2 units from the Journalism major sequence.

Note:

Students will be required to use digital recording and editing software to complete their assignments.
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

In this unit, students will learn the techniques of broadcast (radio) journalism and the ways in which these differ from reporting for the print media. They will learn to write for a voice and an audience. Practical work includes interviewing, writing, recording and editing reports for broadcast news and current affairs. Students will also analyse the role of radio news as an information provider.

Assessment

One written essay, 50% (2000 to 2,500 words)

One practical radio assignment, 50% (three and a half minutes duration on a CD)

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$680$680$680$2261$2610

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.