Journalism Project (JOUR90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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Students will work intensively under advanced industry supervision on an agreed journalistic project, such as a documentary, series of articles, book or investigative assignment. Working with the resources of the Centre for Advanced Journalism and other academic staff, the student will complete a publishable piece of innovative journalism, and a short essay reflecting on their professional practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate high level journalistic skills;
- reflect on their journalistic practice;
- understand the fundamental principles for making critical and ethical judgments regarding professional journalism practice;
- develop time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads; and
- acquire cultural and ethical understanding through reflection, reading and practical experience of journalists’ responsibilities.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subejct, students should gain the following generic skills:
- High level ability to analyse writing techniques and affects; and
- High level ability to express thoughts, ideas and observations in accessible written English.
Last updated: 3 November 2022