Overview

On this module, you will develop advanced skills in online research, techniques for gathering news in the digital world, and the most effective ways of evaluating, communicating and disseminating that news. You will learn innovative methods for creating and evaluating multimedia content for web platforms. You will also learn to critically evaluate the effectiveness, reach and impact of a range of social media platforms, apps and streams.

The course will begin with an introduction to on-line journalism, the influence of new digital technology on journalism and its implications for traditional forms of media. We will also discuss the ethical and legal issues involved in producing on-line content. You will be taught a range of skills including how gather news on-line, write and produce visual and audio content for digital news platforms and how to ensure that content reaches a wide audience. You will be expected to put these skills into practice and create your own digital news platform, create content from that platform and distribute that content to the widest possible audience.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -(D) An understanding of the essentials of news website creation An appreciation of journalistic law, ethics and responsibilities An understanding of the practicalities of on-line news gathering

-good -B A good understanding of the essentials of news website creation A good appreciation of journalistic law, ethics and responsibilities A good understanding of the practicalities of on-line news gathering

-excellent - A -An excellent understanding of the essentials of news website creation An excellent appreciation of journalistic law, ethics and responsibilities An excellent understanding of the practicalities of on-line news gathering

Learning Outcomes

• Apply on-line research and newsgathering techniques to critique academic and non-academic sources

• Design, compose and evaluate original textual and media content.

• Evaluate, select and develop appropriate media platforms such as apps, blogs and social media feeds

• Research, produce and disseminate visual and audio content for digital news platforms