57199 Advanced Audio/Visual Journalism
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): ((57151 Storytelling with Sound and Image OR 57085 Digital Journalism and Beyond) AND 72 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04411 Master of Media Practice and Industry (Extension) )
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This subject develops the reporting, editing and presentation skills involved in producing and packaging audio and video in an age where on-demand, podcasting and other digital-first methods are changing the nature of radio and TV current news and current affairs journalism. Students study a range of formats to produce, package and re-imagine short and long-form audio and visual journalism. They are encouraged to use and experiment with digital tools and methods of gaining an audience and telling stories. The historical context of current policies, ownership structures and news ecosystems are examined as are the power of individual commercial broadcasters and state-funded organisations. Students explore the editorial and ethical issues that exist in the broadcast environment and develop their own reporting portfolios and ideas for stories and programming.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| a. | Create high quality audio and video storytelling with advanced production values |
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| b. | Integrate a range of sources and new technological methods into in depth journalism and repurpose for emerging media platforms |
| c. | Analyse the changing media ecosystems and ethical issues emerging from different media platforms |
| d. | Reflect on their own reporting in relation to industry standards of excellence |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
- Possess an advanced understanding of the professional skills and techniques in a range of contexts appropriate to contemporary journalism practice (1.1)
- Apply a high level of initiative to create content using multiple techniques and within industry accepted frameworks of accountability (1.2)
- Reflect critically on the theory and professional practice of contemporary journalism (2.2)
- Plan and execute a substantial research-based project, demonstrating advanced communication and technical research skills (2.3)
- Harness multiple channels of communication, understanding the power and limitations of each as a tool to spread information and engage specific audiences and communities. (6.2)
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject will incorporate a range of teaching and learning activities including flipped activities that will require students to watch and listen to the best of industry programming prior to class and engage in analysis of and deconstruction of production values, storytelling, characterisation and structure of various genres of media. Students will receive formative feedback during story pitching and programming development activities. They will also be required to take part in and contribute to making a podcast series and video current affairs program as these are made in industry with professional roles undertaken and regular meetings, program development and sub-editing and editing activities as well as final presentations and compilations of programs.
Content (topics)
This subject will concentrate on advanced methods of storytelling, high production values and new technologies. It covers best practice in research, reporting and editing, with a view to advancing presentation skills and curating content for programming. It will also instruct students on new techniques for storytelling and repurposing high-end content for new emerging platforms. Industry speakers will be used to discuss current and emerging trends, explore examples of best (and worst) practice and provide students with networking opportunities. Hands-on experience in creating broadcast ready stories will be the main focus of the subject. But there will also be an emphasis on experimentation and risk-taking — and the ethical frameworks that underpin contemporary journalism.
Minimum requirements
Attended advanced workshops in Pro Tools, PMD, JVC and Premiere.
Attendance at tutorials is essential in this subject. Classes are based on a collaborative approach that involves essential work-shopping and interchange of ideas with other students and the tutor. A roll will be taken at each class. Students who have more than two absences from class will be refused final assessment (see Rule 3.8).?
In this subject assessment tasks are cumulative so that each task builds understanding and/or skills, informed by formative feedback. Consequently, all assessments must be submitted in order for you to receive feedback. Students who do not submit all assessments will not pass the subject.
Required texts
Students are required to follow the news cycle and be cognisant of current events. They must follow news and current affairs audio and video programs. For example commercial and public broadcasting audio current affairs programs and podcasts as well as video long form programming on public broadcasters and commercial and online international broadcasters.
References
All required references and required listening will be accessible via the UTS library links to external sites on Canvas.