| Module Title |
Video Journalism |
| Module Code |
JRR1016 (ITS: CM2991) |
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Faculty |
Communications |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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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
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of regulation and policy making in the fields of public service and commercial television
2. Evaluate the current debates in the media landscape in terms of fake news, diversity, and access to the public sphere
3. Learn how to source television news stories
4. Understand how to analyse and condense complex arguments
5. Master the skills of filming, reporting, voicing and editing
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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 | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | 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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