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Digital and Mobile Journalism (MECM30017)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject teaches writing, research and production skills for digital media, with a particular focus on journalism created on mobile devices, a significant, but still emerging, field of contemporary news production. Students learn how to produce and manage content across a range of digital media platforms and formats (video, audio, image, text); with a key component of the course shooting video and recording audio to industry standard using their own mobile devices. Techniques taught involve coverage of both breaking news and scripted news stories, as well as practices of curating and spreading digital content. Students also learn to edit news stories and rich media files using a range of software designed for phones, laptops and desktop computers.
The practical skills taught are embedded in a pedagogical framework of media ethics and digital transformation studies.
Intended learning outcomes
Students that successfully complete the subject should have:
- an understanding of the place of digital production and mobile journalism in the contemporary media landscape;
- familiarity with the techniques used to produce, distribute and curate media reports on mobile devices to a professional standard;
- an understanding of innovation in this still developing field of media engagement;
- an understanding of the ethical considerations in reporting on mobile media, and an ability to analyse situational reporting in terms of ethical and social constraints.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MECM10006 | Introduction to Media Writing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MECM20013 | Text and Audio Journalism | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 October 2023
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Video report package (2 edited video reports – breaking news and develop news – and associated scripts and memo to news editor, equivalent to 1600 words)
| During the examination period | 40% |
Reporting assignment on digital production and distribution
| Week 9 | 30% |
Hurdle Requirement Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Note: Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Audio report (edited audio report of 120 seconds, including interview, equivalent to 800 words)
| Week 4 | 20% |
Class participation | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 October 2023