Course Title: Reporting with Sound and Image
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Reporting with Sound and Image
Credit Points: 24.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2656 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2656 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex21 (B220) |
COMM2656 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex22 (B220), UGRDFlex22 (All) |
COMM2656 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex23 (B220) |
Course Coordinator: Mr Janak Rogers
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 8092
Course Coordinator Email: janak.rogers@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 9 Level 4
Course Coordinator Availability: Please check with Course Coordinator
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
BP220 Students: You should have satisfactorily completed COMM2835 Journalism Law & Ethics and COMM2835 Journalism Reporting & Writing (or their equivalents) before you commence this course.
BP222 Students: You should have satisfactorily completed COMM2835 Journalism Law & Ethics and COMM2835 Journalism Reporting & Writing (or their equivalents) before you commence this course.
OR
Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Further information: Credit at RMIT
Course Description
This course explores theoretical studies in sound and image, as well as developing knowledge and skills of practical broadcast journalism. You will produce news stories using sound and image in a style suitable for broadcast and learn the underlying skills necessary to work as a broadcast news and current affairs reporter. You will also reflect upon journalism in general and upon your own practice.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
- Discuss and analyse major evolving local and international events.
- Develop practical, and technical skills to quickly adapt to current and future changes in the industry.
- Apply a body of theoretical and practical knowledge and specific skills in media and communication, particularly in journalism in which to base your professional practice or future study.
- Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyse and report on Australian society in particular, and the region and world in general.
- Operate digital equipment for pre-recorded and live audio-visual reporting.
- Compile pre-recorded audio-visual content for broadcast news and current affairs.
- Apply and reflect on the research, production and presentation skills necessary for a successful career in broadcast journalism.
- Apply pre-recorded and live studio production skills.
- Identify and create professional networks locally and internationally.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
The University Library has extensive resources for Journalism students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies: http://rmit.libguides.com/journalism
The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include reports, reflective papers, creative projects and presentations, individually and in groups. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: Assessment
Task 1- QnA [Individual 30% Linked CLO's 1,2,3,5,6]
Task 2 - Live Radio News / Current Affairs [Group 30% Linked CLO's 1,2,3,5]
Task 3 - Newsline [Individual 40% Linked CLO's 1,2,3,4,5]