Course overview
The aim of this course is to further develop students' ability to write for radio news and longer format broadcast stories. Students will build on existing knowledge of broadcast writing and producing. Students will develop skills to edit news material using available software, compile new reports, apply industry standards to news writing, voice reporting, news production and news reading as well as knowledge of sourcing and interviewing techniques. They will identify and analyse key ethical and legal obligations associated with broadcast reporting both audio and video.
Course learning outcomes
- demonstrate developed ability in writing for broadcast (news/current affairs/documentaries)
- demonstrate the ability to compile reports
- develop competence in broadcast writing and reporting
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current issues reported in Australian and international broadcast media outlets
- identify key ethical and legal obligations associated with broadcast reporting