APG5095 Journalism practice
Faculty of Arts
APG5095 Journalism practice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5095
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After APG5095
1 unit list APG5095 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit will introduce you to journalism practice, including researching, interviewing, news writing, and feature writing. You will further develop and hone these skills in subsequent units.
In this unit you will learn the fundamentals of journalism:
- What constitutes news
- How to find and research stories
- How to write concise news copy for publication in print and digital formats
- How to produce creative copy for features
Additionally, you will gain an understanding of multi-skilling, including self-editing, headline writing, and workload management, which are essential for delivering time-sensitive content in newsrooms.
You will work independently to develop and publish stories. By successfully completing this unit, you will acquire critical written communication skills sought after by industry professionals and learn to think critically about ethical and effective reporting.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- PitchPresentation15%
- Media TaskArtefact35%
- Media TaskArtefact50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
identify key ethical,legal and operational obligations associated with reporting and critically reflect on individual experience in relation to the contemporary practice of journalism;
- 4
set and meet deadlines, and report and write under pressure;
- 5
identify local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures6 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
APG5095 is focused on introducing you to journalism practice over six weeks. There are six three-hour face-to-face class offered throughout the semester. You are expected to have completed the necessary Pre-Class activities, including online modules, readings and activities, before attending class. You are also expected to engage in class and complete Post-Class activities.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andrea Baker
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrea Baker
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 1 unit, including APG5752.
When is APG5095 offered?
In 2026, APG5095 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is APG5095?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5095 have an exam?
No. APG5095 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.