Unit details
ALJ319 - Broadcast Journalism (Television)
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| 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. | |
Content
Students will learn the techniques of interviewing, reporting, writing and filming for television news and current affairs. Students will be introduced to the production techniques needed to compile news reports for television and they will learn about writing and delivering spoken news in a credible manner. Students will research, report and edit a current affairs assignment. Students will analyse the role of television news and current affairs programs as information providers.
Assessment
One practical assignment (equivalent 2500 words) 50%
One essay (2500 words) 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $706 | $706 | $2374 | $2714 |
* 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
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
