| Module Title |
Video Journalism |
| Module Code |
JRR1016 (ITS: CM2991) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
Communications |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
Introduction to video news gathering
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Learning Outcomes
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2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of regulation and policy making in the fields of public service and commercial television
4. 7,12,6,19
5. 1
6. 1E379EB2-8C1C-0001-7A43-19602B871D6D
7. Evaluate the current debates in the media landscape in terms of fake news, diversity, and access to the public sphere
9. 7,12,21,11,9,10
10. 2
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12. Learn how to source television news stories
14. 17,6,19,11
15. 3
16. 1E379EB2-A94D-0001-F4D9-62601FF01A12
17. Understand how to analyse and condense complex arguments
19. 7,12,21,11,9,10
20. 4
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22. Master the skills of filming, reporting, voicing and editing
24. 22,20,15,11,9
25. 5
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 12 | No Description | | Workshop | 24 | No Description | | Independent Study | 89 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20574 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Colleen Murrell | Module Teacher | Conor Tiernan, David Robbins, Dawn Wheatley |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Live voiceover plus interview clip (LVO plus grab). | 30% | Week 5 | | Assignment | TV news report (1-30" duration). It consists of original news sequences, two interviews and a piece to camera (PTC). | 70% | Week 12 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
The Electronic Reporter
This book explains how reporters function in the modern video landscape and helps students to master the skills required.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
- RTE: 2020, RTE Journalism Guidelines, RTE Policies and Guidelines, https://about.rte.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/RTE%CC%81-Journalism-and-Content-Guidelines-2020-English-Published-Version-1.pdf, 49447
- 2020: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Broadcasting Policies and Regulations, https://www.bai.ie/en/,
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Other Resources
None |
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