Modiwl UXS-3033:
Practical Digital Journalism
Practical Digital Journalism 2024-25
UXS-3033
2024-25
School of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Dyfrig Jones
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
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
An on-line web-presence designed so that published content is disseminated to the widest possible audience.
Weighting
25%
Due date
16/12/2022
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
A portfolio of three pieces of news content, suitable for publication on-line. One must include text, the other video content, and the other a slideshow or a downloadable podcast. The student must also write a critical analysis of how the news content was developed and presented and what steps were taken to disseminate them on-line.
Weighting
55%
Due date
16/12/2022
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Coursework produced during the ‘virtual newsroom’ seminars.
Weighting
20%
Due date
06/01/2023