ALJ330 - Journalism Portfolio
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously: | Developing a Journalism Portfolio 1 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have completed either ALJ111 or ALJ112 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ALJ302, ALJ303 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Approximately 3-hours of online learning tasks and discussions per week |
Content
Discover what it's like to produce journalistic stories for Deakin’s online news website Dscribe. In this unit, you will be writing, producing, researching, interviewing and editing a number of your own stories across various platforms (print/digital, video and/or podcast). You will learn about freelance journalism, digital entrepreneurship, media law and ethics, and the many different forms of journalism such as sport, lifestyle and long-form reporting. You will meet deadlines and discuss your work with fellow students in a newsroom-like environment. You will leave the unit with a portfolio of work that showcases your skills, knowledge and interest in journalism.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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