Course overview
To introduce students to knowledge of and essential skills in news journalism.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify, source and develop news story ideas at community level reporting
- Develop research skills using primary and secondary sources to provide a strong fact-based foundation for journalistic storytelling
- Identify and secure relevant interviewees in a timely manner, while applying the principles of inclusion and diversity
- Practise writing and structuring news stories under real world conditions, including adherence to deadlines