James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2015

JN3102 - Radio Documentaries

Credit points: 03
Year: 2015
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

Available only to students in accredited journalism programs or by permission of Head of School.

Radio documentaries are long non-fictional audio stories which can be produced in various formats. In this subject students are introduced to diverse styles and choose one to produce a detailed long-form piece of radio journalism. This subject hones advanced interviewing techniques, scripting, sound gathering and technical skills to professional level.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Prerequisites:JN2301
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
JN2123 JB3102 IA2123 JN5102

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coordinator: Dr Maxine Newlands
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours lectures
  • 20 hours practicals
    Assessment:presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); major documentary (50%); essays (20%).

    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.