ATS1090 Practice of journalism
Faculty of Arts
ATS1090 Practice 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
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS1090
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1090
2 units list ATS1090 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1328
Overview
The unit introduces the key practices of research and reporting for news journalism, including the technical production and narrative conventions for print and online media. You research and produce original news stories to deadline and engage in a critical evaluation of the work of your peers.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- ReportArtefact20%
- ArticleArtefact35%
- ArticleArtefact45%
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
conceptualise what a news story could be, and identify and research a news story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate evidence;
- 2
report in a clear, concise, factual way using news conventions;
- 3
identify and observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with news reporting, and reflect critically on their own and others' performance in this regard;
- 4
set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;
- 5
demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- 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.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where they will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS1090 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Matt Mitchell
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Matt Mitchell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1090?
ATS1090 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1090?
ATS1090 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS2186 and ATS2781.
When is ATS1090 offered?
In 2027, ATS1090 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ATS1090?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1090 have an exam?
No. ATS1090 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1090?
ATS1090 is part of Journalism.