Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Audio-Visual Journalism

Credit Points: 24.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2720

City Campus

Postgraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2016,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Janak Rogers

Course Coordinator Phone: + 61 3 9925 8092

Course Coordinator Email: janak.rogers@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 9 Level 4

Course Coordinator Availability: Please check with course coordinator


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

Successful completion of the following courses:

  • COMM2801 News Reporting
  • COMM2802 Journalism Innovation

OR

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Further information: Apply for Credit


Course Description

This course combines theoretical studies and practice in the rapidly changing genre of audio-visual journalism.

You will explore digital media production and develop the knowledge and skills required to produce audio-visual news and/or current affairs stories. These stories may be purposed for online, live-streaming or broadcast radio and television.

You will also reflect on journalism transitions in general and on your own practice in the evolving media context.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Acquire and apply knowledge of local and international perspectives and issues about contemporary journalism.
  • Work collaboratively to plan and produce journalism projects appropriate to the needs of industry.
  • Critically reflect on your own work to demonstrate autonomy, good judgement and ethical responsibility.


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Critically reflect on the theory and practice of audio-visual journalism and the implications of change.
  • Compare and contrast audio-visual technologies and platforms for news delivery.
  • Apply research, production and presentation skills necessary for developing careers in a multi-media newsroom environment.
  • Compile and produce audio-visual news and current affairs reports for online, streaming and broadcast.
  • Demonstrate your teamwork capabilities in a deadline-driven news environment.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as project work, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

The University Library has extensive resources for Journalism students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies at http://rmit.libguides.com/mjsm.

The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.
 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Assessment Tasks

  1. Audio story (30%) Linked CLOs: CLO 3 & 4
    Working in a group, you will choose and research a topic and produce an audio narrative news story and accompanying distribution assets. The story will reflect emerging trends in audio news and build end-to-end skills in podcast production.
  2. TV Story (25%) Linked CLOs: CLO1 & 3
    You will produce one TV package for broadcast for Newsline on Channel 31. The package will include original reporting, interviews and be shot and edited by you, with scope for collaboration with your classmates.
  3. Going Live (20%) Linked CLOs: CLO2, 3 & 5
    You will work as part of a team and complete at least one shift as a producer and/or presenter on our studio-based news programs, Newsline on Channel 31.
  4. Video Explainer Story (25%) Linked CLOs: CLO 1 & 2
    You will produce one Video Explainer story for broadcast or online. The Video Explainer will include original reporting and be shot and edited by you, and reflect emerging trends in online video news.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.