ATS1089 Fundamentals of journalism
Faculty of Arts
ATS1089 Fundamentals of journalism is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS1089
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1089
2 units list ATS1089 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1901
Overview
The unit relates the practice of journalism to the study of journalism and how it operates in contemporary Australian society. You gain a foundational understanding of the changing media landscape, the seismic shifts in technology, the culture of the newsroom, sources and verification, different genres of journalism, objectivity and interviewing. Drawing on scholarship as well as media case studies and a range of practical research techniques, you will examine investigative journalism, literary essays, long-form journalism, 'new journalism', documentaries, television, photojournalism and social media. In addition, the unit locates the Australian experience in its historical and international context.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizQuiz / Test10%
- ReportWritten20%
- Photographic EssayWritten30%
- EssayWritten40%
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
Develop a capacity to make effective use of the relevant academic literature and interdisciplinary research related to written, visual, documentary and broadcast journalism;
- 2
Demonstrate an ability to research, discuss and analyse issues in a clear, concise and rigorous way;
- 3
Collaborate constructively with fellow students in learning and discussion processes, including group work, tutorial participation and tutorial debates;
- 4
Produce their written work to deadline making effective use of the conventions of scholarly presentation and journalism(references, bibliography, etc.);
- 5
Work independently and in groups to achieve their learning outcomes;
- 6
Engage with different forms of journalism.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 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.
Where it fits
ATS1089 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Fay Anderson
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Fay Anderson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1089?
ATS1089 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1089?
ATS1089 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS2186 and ATS2781.
When is ATS1089 offered?
In 2027, ATS1089 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ATS1089?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1089 have an exam?
No. ATS1089 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1089?
ATS1089 is part of Journalism.