Media and Journalism

UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit explores the concepts and issues, techniques and technologies of video production. Students will develop skills in scripting stories, presenting to camera, voiceover presentations, conducting interviews, video editing and post-production. The unit explores news values and how stories are selected and packaged for various audiences and platforms including broadcast media, mobile and online journalism, and feature/documentary genres. Students also study the history of video journalism and how it has evolved and explore ethical and legal considerations for broadcast media. Seminars will be delivered in the style of ‘editorial and production meetings’ in a lab environment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Script, film and edit a news story using video and audio equipment
2. Produce interviews, presentations to camera and voiceovers for video productions
3. Apply research and factchecking skills for video productions
4. Demonstrate storytelling techniques and an understanding of news values

CERTIFICATION

The optional assessment tasks associated with this unit provide an opportunity for participants to consolidate their learning and to benchmark their understanding against the standard set by Chancellor Institute. Participants enrolled in this unit who successfully complete the optional assessments will qualify for a grade, academic transcript and certificate of completion for that unit. For further details about the assessments, please click on the Curriculum tab or contact our course advisors. Additional unit fees apply for students electing to undertake assessments. Participants who elect not to complete the optional assessments for this unit will receive a certificate of participation for the unit.   Shareable on Linkedin. You can share your certificates in the Certifications section of your LinkedIn profile, on printed resumes, CVs, or other documents.