JB3103 - Radio Documentary

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Journalism

Available ONLY to students enrolled in accredited Journalism programs.

This subject teaches students how to conceptualise, record and produce radio documentaries that meet exacting industry standards. Students analyse the work of professional documentary-makers and prepare two different kinds of documentary of their own. The subject emphasises meticulous scripting, appreciation of the nuances of sound recording and editing, voice development, researching a broadcast story and the nurturing of storytelling abilities that suit the radio idiom.

Learning Outcomes

• development of radio-based documentary storytelling skills;
• advanced command of the technical aspects of radio production;
• advanced development of vocal presentational skills and broadcast style;
• appreciation of the special nature and the creative dimensions of the medium of radio.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	JN2123 or JB3102
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	IA3103 and JN3103

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coord/Lect:	Ms Liz Tynan.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 20 hours practicals
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (15%); presentations (25%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); radio documentary (25%); radio documentary (25%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.