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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Principles And Practice Of Reporting | |||
| Reference | CB2274 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | June 2018 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To build practical Broadcast Journalism skills and editorial judgement in a multi-media digital landscape. To explore the practical and editorial challenges of this environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Deliver completed news stories for radio and television. |
| 2 | Demonstrate the ability to produce accurate and engaging content against realistic industry deadlines. |
| 3 | Illustrate the differences between news platforms. |
| 4 | Research, locate and interview appropriate contributors. |
| 5 | Use sound editorial principles to identify and develop stories. |
| 6 | Examine the risks and benefits of delivering news under pressure. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module builds on foundations laid in BS 1259, challenging students to produce content which is more engaging and creative, in a shorter time but without sacrificing accuracy. Key topics will include finding and identifying stories, research skills, rolling news and the life cycle of stories, narrative structure and responding to breaking news. News priorities, running orders and production planning will come together in practical exercises. Students will be introduced to the increasing requirement to report live on social media or online. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module combines lectures, workshops and location reporting. The workshops will enhance practical skills which will enable students to deliver professional journalistic material under industry conditions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 62 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 238 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3, 5 |
| Description: | Group Practical Assessment | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 |
| Description: | Individual Portfolio Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 40% weighting of C1 and 60% weighting of C2 components. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | D | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | E | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Contact Hours .... 36 hours ..... 3 hour lectures x 12 weeks 8 hours....... Practical Newsday exercises or Tutorials 18 hours ......Practical workshops or Industry visits TOTAL 62 |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | STEWART, P. and ALEXANDER, R., 2016 Broadcast Journalism: Techniques of Radio and Television News 7th Ed, Oxford: Focal Press |
| 2 | FROST, C., 2010 Reporting for Journalists Routledge |
| 3 | WENGER, D., and POTTER. D., 2011 Advancing the Story: Broadcast Journalism in a Multimedia World Sage; CQ Press |
| 4 | TOMPKINS. A., 2018 Aim for the Heart; Write, Shoot, Report and Produce for TV and Multimedia. Sage, CQ Press |
| 5 | THOMPSON. R., 2010 Writing for Broadcast Journalists Routledge |