Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in scriptwriting, audio and video production and editing, and an understanding of commercial, public and community broadcasting industries. Students develop news gathering, writing and broadcast skills through the process of generating broadcast story ideas, conducting interviews, recording voice overs and vision, and using software to edit and compile audio and video news stories. Students learn to work in both mediums, developing transferable skills for use in a range of sound and visual platforms, and gain an understanding of the legal and ethical obligations of broadcast journalism.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand the differences between broadcast formats and identify different presentation styles within radio, television and podcasts
- Examine and demonstrate an understanding of diverse scriptwriting and storytelling techniques for radio/audio and television/video
- Apply the basics of producing and editing audio and video broadcast packages, utilising industry standards audio and video production software
- Demonstrate transferable skills for use in a broad range of audio and video formats
- Understand ethical and legal requirements of broadcast interviewing and reporting
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 4084
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 500
Notes:
Class details
Online
Class number 2087
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 499
Notes:
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