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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description Students in this module will produce original journalism on selected public affairs topics, or sports journalism topics. The year-long module will be delivered in two forms. The first, delivered in semester one, is an immersion project where students will deep dive into a complex current affairs topic. This form of delivery emulates a weekly or monthly media outlet. Working in teams and under the guidance of expert faculty, students will work together to produce deeply-reported pieces on that topic, in different journalism genres, across various platforms. The end result will be a series of high-quality content suitable for publication or broadcast. The second form of delivery comes in semester two. Then, the module will emulate a daily newsroom. Each student will have a role, as news editors, sub-editors, and reporters who must work together to produce stories under tight deadline pressures over an ten-hour day. As students undertake this advanced reporting, they will work under the close guidance of staff members and guest journalists. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Conduct advanced journalistic research and reporting 2. Develop multi-media news stories from concept to finished product 3. Demonstrate advanced storytelling skills in the production of high-quality original journalism across a range of platforms 4. Exercise appropriate professional judgement in the production of original journalism, accepting accountability for all decision-making 5. Act effectively under guidance in a peer relationship with qualified practitioners | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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