50195 Television Journalism 2

8cp
Requisite(s): 50150 Television Journalism 1
Professional Strand – Journalism – 300 level

This subject teaches advanced professional practice for television journalism in a critical analytical context. Students are expected to develop further the skills learnt in Television Journalism 1 to produce work of broadcast quality. While certain journalistic skills are shared across the medium, this subject focuses on the processes involved in the preparation and presentation of television current affairs and features. Students learn about a range of television current affairs and features genres including ones involving investigative journalism. Practical skills are developed in a context of an examination of the ethical concepts and codes of conduct particularly relevant to television journalism. Group work is undertaken along with individual writing and scripting exercises. Interviewing and presentation skills are developed to a higher level than Television Journalism 1. Students are encouraged to develop projects in areas of particular interest.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,088.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

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