School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Journalism
  • Unit Code

    BDJ1000
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Laura GLITSOS

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the history, principles and practice of broadcasting and journalism, from research and information gathering to writing and producing news and feature content. It covers both practical and critical dimensions: contemporary reporting and editing skills and news writing, as well as discussing legal, social, ethical and political aspects. This is a foundational journalism unit that would also be useful to students from other majors.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded JOU2111

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Discuss the major principles and practices in the process of journalism.
  2. Identify the journalistic requirements for research and information gathering.
  3. Outline the process of production of news content across a range of platforms.
  4. Communicate, both in written and oral formats, using a professional level of English language.
  5. Discuss legal, ethical and political influences on the production of news.

Unit Content

  1. Multi-platform news production.
  2. Journalistic theory and processes from identifying and gathering information to delivery to a range of audiences.
  3. Skill development in preparing news content.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 2 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Simulated work environment provides students with opportunities to use equipment or practice that is standard in industry.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseIn class activities 20%
JournalReflective journal 30%
PortfolioPortfolio50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Broadcasting and Digital Journalism
  • Unit Code

    BDJ1000
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Laura GLITSOS

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the history, principles and practice of broadcasting and journalism, from research and information gathering to writing and producing news and feature content. It covers both practical and critical dimensions: contemporary reporting and editing skills and news writing, as well as discussing legal, social, ethical and political aspects. This is a foundational journalism unit that would also be useful to students from other majors.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded JOU2111

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Discuss the major principles and practices in the process of journalism.
  2. Identify the journalistic requirements for research and information gathering.
  3. Outline the process of production of news content across a range of platforms.
  4. Communicate, both in written and oral formats, using a professional level of English language.
  5. Discuss legal, ethical and political influences on the production of news.

Unit Content

  1. Multi-platform news production.
  2. Journalistic theory and processes from identifying and gathering information to delivery to a range of audiences.
  3. Skill development in preparing news content.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 2 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Simulated work environment provides students with opportunities to use equipment or practice that is standard in industry.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseIn class activities 20%
JournalReflective journal 30%
PortfolioPortfolio50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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