Handbook

Overview

This course develops skills in the practice of news reporting as it operates widely across different domains of journalism. You will develop skills not only in the reporting of current-affairs and sports news as traditionally undertaken by newspapers and broadcast news departments, but also in the reporting of news in, for example, music, arts, travel, fashion and motoring journalism. The course will focus on skills associated with all stages of the news reporting process, and you will develop your knowledge of how potential news items are selected, how journalists manage relationships with “contacts” and how they conduct interviews. Obviously, there will also be a focus on news writing itself – the verbal styles and structures employed in news reporting of different types, and the skills required to distil sometimes complex material into a form which will attract and hold the attention of casual readers. Basic photojournalistic skills will also be covered.

Course outline information is accessible via Moodle for enrolled students.

Conditions for Enrolment

Enrolment in 7005 UNSW Diploma in Media and Communication Program.

Equivalent Courses

Course Attributes

Introductory Course

Delivery

In-person -

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$2124
Domestic Students	$4440
International Students	$5400

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Study Level
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Undergraduate

Offering Terms
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Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

100703 Journalism

Timetable

Course Outline
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News Fundamentals

DPHU1003

6 Units of Credit