Data Journalism (JOUR90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This unit will explore the practice and theoretical underpinnings of data journalism, whereby news content is organized around structured pieces of data, as opposed to conventionally structured news stories. Students will learn how to access key public databases, extract stories from them, and make the data available in visualisations that facilitate citizens’ own inquiries and investigations. Students will be acquainted with the history and current practice of data journalism, including key international examples.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate the skills involved in accessing, analysing and curating data from publically available sources;
- understand the history, current practice and likely impact of data journalism;
- work efficiently in teams and newsroom environments to produce high quality data journalism packages;
- demonstrate editing and production skills; and
- produce news and current affairs reports sourced from public databases for a range of media delivery platforms.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, 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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A basic level of computer literacy is recommended.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- In-class test, due in the second week of the teaching period (10%)
- In-class test, due in the third week of the teaching period (10%)
- Class presentation, due in the last week of the teaching period (20%)
- Written assignment, due in the assessment period (60%)
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend 100% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Craig Butt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 28 Hours: 4 x 7-hour (whole day) workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 12 January 2018 to 2 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 16 January 2018 Census date 2 February 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 February 2018 Assessment period ends 22 February 2018 Summer Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Advanced) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Journalism - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022