Modiwl UXS-1001:
Intro to Practical Journalism
Intro to Practical Journalism 2023-24
UXS-1001
2023-24
School Of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Nia Gwynn
Overview
An introduction to practical journalism course provides students with fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a career in journalism. It covers topics such as news writing, interviewing techniques, writing for different media and how to structure a story. The course is designed to help students develop a strong foundation in journalism, while also providing hands-on experience through practical exercises and assignments.
In this course, students will learn the basics of writing a news story, including how to craft intros, drop intros, and lively intros. They will also explore what makes a good news story and where stories come from, as well as how to build a contacts book and conduct an interview. Additionally, students will study writing for TV and radio, as well as color and feature writing. An introduction to shorthand will also be covered. Finally, the course will teach students how to deal with breaking news and deliver accurate and timely reports.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse, interpret and communicate news events
- Organise and present information appropriately for a press release
- Organise information to create descriptions and explanations of news events
- Plan and conduct interviews
- Recognize the appropriate journalistic styles for the press, TV and radio
Assessment method
Logbook Or Portfolio
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Hard News: one article approx. 500 words
Weighting
35%
Due date
17/11/2023
Assessment method
Logbook Or Portfolio
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Feature: one article approx. 1,000 words
Weighting
35%
Due date
15/12/2023
Assessment method
Logbook Or Portfolio
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Public Relations: press release and summary approx. 1000 words
Weighting
30%
Due date
05/01/2024