James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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JN1005 - Introduction to Multimedia Journalism, Writing and Communication
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Subject Description
- This subject examines the economic, cultural and social significance of media and communication industries in a contemporary, globalised media landscape. Subject material covered aid students' understanding of how meaning is negotiated in various communication contexts. Students learn basic journalism skills, examine different types of journalism and the different professional roles journalists occupy. There is an explanation of news, news sense and news values as students consider what makes news, what is not news, and why.
Learning Outcomes
- develop and demonstrate interviewing skills
- develop and demonstrate writing skills in the news genre
- demonstrate an understanding of the role and importance of communication in society
- critically appraise news values
- independently plan, source and write an original news story of publishable standard
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (30%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Media article - (50%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: JN1004
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Marie Oelgemoeller |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Marie Oelgemoeller |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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