MDIA 3343 - Journalism Capstone

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

This course will allow students to undertake a journalism `passion project? in which they explore different ideas around journalism production, theory and practice. Students will produce a piece of journalism by choosing their own medium, approach and style. They will then reflect on this production, and what their particular project adds to and says about journalism today. The course will provide students with cutting edge journalism practice skills while situating their work in wider theoretical debates around best practice and the future of journalism.

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Course Details

Course Code	MDIA 3343
Course	Journalism Capstone
Coordinating Unit	Media
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 3 contact hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	MDIA 2338 and MDIA 3333
Assessment	Journalism Project Proposal, Major Journalism Project, Reflection on Major Project, Participation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr John Budarick

Dr John Budarick
Dr Kathryn Bowd

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

Gain practical experience producing journalism through different platforms
Understand anf reflect on different approaches to and styles of journalism
Develop a critical, theoretically informed approach to journalism practice
Synthesis different sets o data and information into a coherent project
Engage in critical self-reflection
Produce high quality academic work to a deadline
Produce work to industry standard

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	4 5 6 7
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	6
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	4 5 6 7
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	2 3
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

All required content will be made available in the My Uni page for the ocurse

Recommended Resources

Recommended resources will be provided through the course My Uni page

Online Learning

Course content, including some lecture and tutorial material will be delivered online. Other material will also be posted online on the My uni site for the course.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Course content will be delivered both face to face and online. A 3 houweekly workshop.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Weekly workshop - 3hours per week
Workshop preperation - 3 hours per week
Assignment preperation - 3 hours per week

Learning Activities Summary

3 hour weekly workshop

Specific Course Requirements

Completion of MDIA 2338 and MDIA 3333 are pre-requisites

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Assessment Summary

project Proposal 20%
Major project 40%
Project reflection 30%
Seminar presentation 10%

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment is based o a major project of industry standard

Assessment Detail

The assessment tasks will consist of critical reflection pieces and a piece of industry standard journalistic work.

Submission

All written assessment will be submitted through the Turnitin portal

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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