UOW Course Handbook : Major / Specialisation MAJ41931

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Overview

This major is available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication and Media, or as a secondary major in the Bachelor of Arts. The Journalism major will develop your skills in reporting and storytelling, with a focus on multimedia content creation and multi-platform publication. Alongside these practical skills, you … For more content click the Read More button below. You will learn from experienced journalists about the exciting new opportunities for multimedia content creators who have a strong understanding of media platforms, who are skilled in managing deadlines within the news cycle and who are passionate about journalism in all its forms.

This major is available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication and Media, or as a secondary major in the Bachelor of Arts.

The Journalism major will develop your skills in reporting and storytelling, with a focus on multimedia content creation and multi-platform publication.

Alongside these practical skills, you will learn about the changing media landscape and the impact of journalism on effective communication across communities locally and worldwide.

You will learn from experienced journalists about the exciting new opportunities for multimedia content creators who have a strong understanding of media platforms, who are skilled in managing deadlines within the news cycle and who are passionate about journalism in all its forms.

Delivery

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Structure

A major in Journalism consists of at least 48 credit points as outlined below.

48 Credit points

Core48 Credit points

JRNL101

6 cp

Media Reporting and Storytelling 1

JRNL102

6 cp

Convergent Media Reporting and Production

JRNL203

6 cp

Audio Journalism Production 1

JRNL204

6 cp

Video Journalism Production 1

BCM 303

6 cp

Collaborative Production Workshop

JRNL301

6 cp

Data Journalism Research and Investigation

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