Module Descriptors
FUTURE JOURNALISM 2
JOUR50640
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Sue Greenwood
Email: S.Greenwood@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION weighted at 30%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 70%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Assessment type - Presentation 30%, Portfolio 70%
In consultation with the module leader, students will produce a portfolio of work consisting of either one large finished product (e.g. a new blog, App or YouTube channel) or several small test projects, based on their own idea for a new content-led product with a clearly defined target market.
They will present their product/projects to a panel of assessors, and as a handed in portfolio of work.
[Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4]
In consultation with the module leader, students will produce a portfolio of work consisting of either one large finished product (e.g. a new blog, App or YouTube channel) or several small test projects, based on their own idea for a new content-led product with a clearly defined target market.
They will present their product/projects to a panel of assessors, and as a handed in portfolio of work.
[Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4]
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module continues work begun in Future Journalism 1 in understanding journalism's relationship with technology and the role of the innovator or entrepreneur. It focuses on putting that understanding into practice by introducing students to some of the new technology being used by journalists and guiding them in using that technology to develop innovative, content-led products of their own.
Future Journalism 2 has been designed to be studied both as a module in its own right, or as a follow-on to studying Future Journalism 1.
Future Journalism 2 has been designed to be studied both as a module in its own right, or as a follow-on to studying Future Journalism 1.
RESOURCES
Digital cameras, camcorders, audio recorders and portable lighting via Media Centre
The nature of this module creates on going need to ensure it is supported by access to relevant new technology, in consultation with Media Centre managers.
Visual aids via data projector/power point
Computer-aided research and Library resources
Software: Browser-based software packages (eg Wordpress), cloud-based App creation software (e.g. AppyPie, AppMakr), Microsoft Word, Photoshop, video/audio editing software.
Online software teaching guides, blog resources.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
The nature of this module creates on going need to ensure it is supported by access to relevant new technology, in consultation with Media Centre managers.
Visual aids via data projector/power point
Computer-aided research and Library resources
Software: Browser-based software packages (eg Wordpress), cloud-based App creation software (e.g. AppyPie, AppMakr), Microsoft Word, Photoshop, video/audio editing software.
Online software teaching guides, blog resources.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
TEXTS
Provided during taught sessions
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. LEARN THE TECHNIQUES OF USING APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE IN THE PRODUCTION OF A GAMES BLOG, YOUTUBE CHANNEL (VLOG), APP OR OTHER WEB/MOBILE MEDIA [Learning]
2. APPLY SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING FROM THIS MODULE TO PRODUCE WRITING AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT FOR YOUR TARGET WEB/MOBILE AUDIENCE [Analysis]
3. DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF TECHNIQUES NEEDED TO FIND AND ATTRACT A MARKET FOR A NEW CONTENT-LED PRODUCT [Knowledge and Understanding]
4. APPLY SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING FROM THIS MODULE TO DESIGN AND DELIVER AN IDEA OR INNOVATION [Learning and Application]
2. APPLY SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING FROM THIS MODULE TO PRODUCE WRITING AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT FOR YOUR TARGET WEB/MOBILE AUDIENCE [Analysis]
3. DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF TECHNIQUES NEEDED TO FIND AND ATTRACT A MARKET FOR A NEW CONTENT-LED PRODUCT [Knowledge and Understanding]
4. APPLY SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING FROM THIS MODULE TO DESIGN AND DELIVER AN IDEA OR INNOVATION [Learning and Application]
Module Learning Strategies
13 x seminars/workshops (2 hours) = 26 hours
Independent learning = 124 hours
Independent learning = 124 hours