CMNS2320
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
Digital disruption has transformed news media and consequently change in the industry is constant. This course will introduce students to how news media operates and will develop analytical, research, interviewing, production, multimedia and writing skills relevant to multi-platform journalism in a dynamic media environment. Course content will contextualise and analyse news media through a lens that explores cultural, historical, political and economic perspectives.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe and analyse the role of news media in society;
2. Apply news reporting skills for text-based and multiplatform publications in practical presentations;
3. Critique the skills and practices of professional journalism.
Content
Topic will include:
- reporting across platforms
- convergence
- regulation
- law and ethics
- audiences
- data journalism
- innovation
- entrepreneurial approaches
- social media
- public relations and journalism relationships
- Indigenous affairs, religion and sport reporting
Requisite
If you have successfully completed CMNS1280, you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
CMNS1090 Media Storytelling
Assessment items
Quiz: In Class Quiz
Journal: Topic Champion and Journal
Professional Task: News Story Slideshow
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 9
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 2
Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Course outline
- CMNS2320 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 196.4 KB)
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