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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Multimedia Journalism 2 | |||
| Reference | CBM004 | Version | 1 |
| Created | March 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2019 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop a critical and practical understanding of the ways in which journalism is adapting to the digital environment and a broad skills base in multimedia storytelling and content creation. This module combines audience-specific newsgathering with theoretical reflection and the teaching of practical skills in online and digital journalism. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Acquire and develop advanced journalistic skills in newsgathering for the digital environment. |
| 2 | Demonstrate an ability to apply a range of key skills in the production and publication of digital journalism. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate their practical work in the context of current issues and debates around the impact of digital technology on journalists and their audiences. |
| 4 | Demonstrate understanding of the importance of market targeting of digital publishing. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Newsgathering for a defined niche audience at local or national level; delivering journalistic content in a range of multimedia forms for online and digital platforms; reflecting critically on digital journalism practice and the challenges facing the industry; applying an understanding of the issues and debates surrounding the digitisation of journalism to day-to-day practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module includes lectures, seminars and practical workshops/laboratory sessions. There is a strong emphasis on newsgathering with dedicated self-led, independent sessions incorporated into teaching later in the semester. Students will also be introduced to key digital skills, including Wordpress (or similar platform) website design, blogging and video for online, and given additional training in interview techniques and the basics of analytics. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 33 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 117 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 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 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | 0The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRADSHAW P., 2017. The online journalism handbook: skills to survive and thrive in the digital age. Second edition. London: Routledge. |
| 2 | GARRAND, T., 2006. Writing for multimedia and the web. 3rd ed. Burlington: Elsevier. |
| 3 | GRAY, J., et al., (eds), 2018. The Data Journalism Handbook. ; Available at: http://datajournalismhandbook.org/1.0/en/. |
| 4 | HERBERT, J., 2004. Journalism in the digital age: theory and practice for broadcast, print and on-line media. Oxford: Focal Press. |
| 5 | KAWAMOTO, K., 2013. Digital journalism: emerging media and the changing horizons of journalism. Lanham: Rowan and Littlefield. Kindle e-book. |
| 6 | KOLODZY, J., 2013. Convergence journalism: writing and reporting across the news media. Oxford: Rowman and Littlefield. Kindle e-book. |
| 7 | SHANAHAN, M., 2017. Journalism, online comments and the future of public discourse. Oxford: Routledge. Kindle edition. |
| 8 | WARD, M., 2013. Journalism online. Oxford: Focal Press. Kindle e-book. |