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Overview

This course introduces you to the medium of radio and television and aims to prepare you for roles as journalists in these broadcast industries. You will study the research, interview and presentation skills required for broadcast media and will learn how to script stories for both radio and television. You … For more content click the Read More button below. You will critically engage with the social, economic and political role of audio and audiovisual media, and with the ethical and professional conventions of the broadcast industry.

This course introduces you to the medium of radio and television and aims to prepare you for roles as journalists in these broadcast industries.

You will study the research, interview and presentation skills required for broadcast media and will learn how to script stories for both radio and television. You will learn the basics of microphone, camera and editing skills. You will learn how the medium dictates the choice and presentation of news, and how production constraints affect the final product.

You will critically engage with the social, economic and political role of audio and audiovisual media, and with the ethical and professional conventions of the broadcast industry.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Enrolment in a postgraduate Journalism & Communication, PR & Advertising, Law, or Law, Media & Journalism program

Course Outline

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$836
Domestic Students	$3360
International Students	$4770

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Study Level
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Postgraduate

Offering Terms
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Term 3

Campus

Kensington

Delivery Mode

Fully on-site

Indicative contact hours
Typically refers to face to face on-campus contact hours per week.

2.5

Broadcast Journalism

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