ATS3265 Broadcast studio journalism
Faculty of Arts
ATS3265 Broadcast studio journalism is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate 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
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3265
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3265
No unit lists ATS3265 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Broadcast studio journalism introduces students to the fast-paced, challenging and exciting operation of fully functional television and radio studios.
Students will learn the key skills required to broadcast news and current affairs programs for a mainstream audience across both television and radio. This includes how to gather audio/visual content, how to interview, how to write and edit content, how to present content in both live and pre-recorded modes and how to operate audio/visual studio equipment.
Students will also understand and appreciate the technological, ethical and legal issues and challenges that surround the delivery of broadcasting.
At the end of the course students will have created high-quality examples of broadcast journalism.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Multi-versioned Radio StoryAssignment20%
- Presenting a Live Radio BulletinAssignment10%
- TV Story (Package Format)Assignment30%
- TV Story (RVOs Format)Other15%
- TV Bulletin PresentationAssignment15%
- Weekly QuizzesOther10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Produce television and radio content for broadcast and online delivery;
- 2
Operate a range of technology for the production of audio/visual content, including studio equipment, mobile equipment and computer software;
- 3
Present and deliver audio/visual content in both live and pre-recorded formats;
- 4
Understand key ethical and legal issues and obligations associated with gathering and delivering audio/visual broadcasting content, particularly in live situations;
- 5
Demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current affairs and media issues;
- 6
Work independently and as part of a team to produce content to deadline;
- 7
Convey information in a clear, concise, factual and impartial way using journalism and news conventions.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- 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 allows students to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Recommended resources
A backup drive or drives
Where it fits
ATS3265 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Alicia McMillan
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Alicia McMillan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3265?
ATS3265 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3265 offered?
In 2021, ATS3265 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ATS3265?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3265 have an exam?
No. ATS3265 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3265?
ATS3265 is part of Journalism.