APG5182 Digital journalism
Faculty of Arts
APG5182 Digital journalism is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5182
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5182
No unit lists APG5182 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a coursework or research Masters.
Overview
Digital journalism is fast evolving as technology changes in newsrooms worldwide. The modern journalist must develop a range of skills in this digital era of journalism, including writing with speed, editing, headline writing, caption writing, social media monitoring and breaking news via social media platforms, live writing and tweeting during event coverage via live blogs, and producing digital stories, using Adobe products and other custom-built products. The digital journalist also aims to produce visually appealing content that features multimedia assets, including video, photographs, social media posts and educational interactives. The multimedia products are aimed to maximise reader engagement.
Digital journalism is a broad area, in which reporters develop areas of expertise, including breaking news, police news, general digital reporting, multimedia, video or digital production. Reporting and production skills are required across the 24/7news cycle.
This unit also features industry engagement and in-house internship opportunities (mojo digital magazine) working with highly experienced Monash staff.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Block on |
Assessment
- Social media news story re-purposed for multiple platformsMixed mode25%
- News story built within web page featuring social media marketing assetsProject30%
- Feature story built within web page featuring social media marketing assetsPresentation45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
discuss the functionality of digital journalism, both in reporting and production;
- 2
utilise the range of digital resources available for journalism research;
- 3
identify the key usability factors that determine good digital design, production and presentation;
- 4
research and report for digital journalism and to locate their output within the context of an evolving global medium;
- 5
produce a digital story using text, sound and images;
- 6
produce a news package using Adobe products.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
APG5182 is focused on introducing students to digital journalism over six weeks. There are six three-hour face-to-face class offered throughout the semester and six lectures. Students are expected to have completed the necessary Pre-Class activities, including online modules, readings and activities, before attending class. Students are also expected to engage in class and complete Post-Class activities.
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 APG5182?
APG5182 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5182 offered?
In 2021, APG5182 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is APG5182?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5182 have an exam?
No. APG5182 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.