Module Descriptors
VIDEO AND AUDIO JOURNALISM
JOUR50284
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Hudson, Gary and Rowlands, Sarah Broadcast Journalism (2007) Pearson Education
Module Learning Strategies
Weekly workshops in which students will learn to use broadcast equipment (TV and radio recording and editing) and how to write for broadcast outlets
Module Resources
Broadcast Newsroom; DV Cameras; Marantz digital audio recorders; Final Cut Pro workstations
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Indicative Content
The object of the module is to introduce print journalism students to broadcast skills so they are prepared to produce content for websites. Students will learn how to produce pre-recorded audio and video packages and interviews. They will learn presentation, interviewing, writing and technical skills.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment One-a three minute audio interview illustrating a news story/feature
[Learning Outcomes 1,2,3]
Assignment Two-a one minute edited video package on a news story/feature
[Learning Outcomes 1,2,3]
[Learning Outcomes 1,2,3]
Assignment Two-a one minute edited video package on a news story/feature
[Learning Outcomes 1,2,3]