APG5095 Introduction to journalism practice
Faculty of Arts
APG5095 Introduction to journalism practice is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5095
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After APG5095
4 units list APG5095 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit serves as an introduction to all of the various forms of research, writing and production, which are honed and developed in later units. Working in all media - digital, print, video and audio - students learn the fundamentals of what journalism is, what news is, how to find and research stories and how to write and present them. Students are also introduced to multi-skilling, including self-editing, headline writing and photography. Students develop a number of stories working independently and in groups and are encouraged to get their stories published.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| First semester | Caulfield | Online |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Story pitches-
- News story with one original asset25%
- Feature story with two original story assets35%
- Radio news package25%
- Critical reflection15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and research a news story and conduct interviews;
- 2
write in a clear, concise, factual way using news and feature conventions;
- 3
take appropriate photographs and caption them to complement a story;
- 4
identify key ethical and legal obligations associated with reporting;
- 5
work independently and in groups to produce news reports;
- 6
set and meet deadlines, and report and write under pressure;
- 7
identify local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
one 32GB USB or equivalent
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Matt Mitchell
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Matt Mitchell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5095?
APG5095 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after APG5095?
APG5095 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including APG5135, APG5547, APG5642 and APG5752.
When is APG5095 offered?
In 2020, APG5095 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, with an online option.
How much work is APG5095?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5095 have an exam?
No. APG5095 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.