This course introduces basic journalism skills. It examines different types of journalism and the different professional roles journalists occupy. There is an explanation of news, news sense and news values – you will consider what makes news, what is not news, and why. You will learn about media ownership and relationships between news, advertising and public relations. You will also learn about the way news and current affairs reports are prepared for radio, television, print and the web. You will be introduced to the art of interviewing, consider the importance of professional ethics, and start learning how to write in journalistic style. The importance of spelling, grammar, punctuation and house style will be reinforced. You will be encouraged to develop a lasting interest in news and current affairs.
Course detail
- Semester of offer Subject to change
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- Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
- Moreton Bay: Semester 1
- Units
- 12.00
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution band
- Band 1
- Tuition fee
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Course outline
CMN130 Course Outline Semester 1, 2020 (PDF 224KB)
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