2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMM2410 Journalism Practice
20 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Anna Crossley
Email: A.Crossley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module prepares students for the challenges of working as multimedia journalists. TV, radio and investigative journalism skills are taught side-by-side rather than in isolation, reflecting contemporary professional practice. These abilities are underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of journalism; the ability to find, research and develop a story that is then told within a coherent and engaging narrative.Objectives
This module progresses students’ understanding of the techniques and editorial responsibilities of journalists as they acquire the core skills of multimedia news production.The module aims:
1. To provide students with comprehensive practical instruction on how to research, develop and produce news stories;
2. To enable students to learn the tools of news production such as filming, editing, script writing and presentation skills;
3. To ensure students work within legal, regulatory and ethical guidelines;
4. In association with the module Live News Production, to meet the requirements of industry accreditation at Level Two.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
1. identify, research and develop a news story in preparation for production;
2. understand and apply the editorial, ethical and legal responsibilities incumbent on journalists;
3. demonstrate the ability to produce news content for radio and TV using filming, audio recording, storytelling, editing and presentation skills;
4. apply appropriate storytelling forms and structures to news production.
Skills outcomes
Creative problem solving, independent working and professionalism.
Syllabus
This module builds on a series of Level One practical journalism modules that enable students to learn the fundamentals of the discipline. Students will increase their understanding of how to find and develop factual stories for news production. They will acquire the skills needed to convert their research into journalism for television and radio. Students will demonstrate their skills and understanding through the creation of a portfolio of multimedia work. Teaching and learning is delivered within a range of environments:
• Journalism workshops in which students discuss and find ways of working through the practical, legal and ethical challenges of producing multimedia news. Topics covered include sources of news, OfCom regulations and news values;
• Small group practical sessions that support students as they acquire the technical and storytelling skills associated with news production, mastering industry standard equipment and applications. Subjects include composition, filming sequences of shots, camera movement and gathering wild-track for audio packages.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 9 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Practical | 9 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Private study hours | 64.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 36.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Private study should be dedicated to:• Using online resources to prepare for teaching and assessment: 64 hours
• Practicing technical skills: 30 hours
• Research, development and completion of TV, radio and digital assessments: 70 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Monitoring will be carried out by means of formative and summative assessment. Students will complete exercises within the class that test their understanding of the journalism practices and production skills that they have been taught within the session and receive feedback. They will also, on occasion, be asked to complete formative exercises outside of the class for hand-in the following week for which tutors will provide feedback in class and/or via email.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | Multimedia Portfolio: Compilation of TV, radio and with associated scripts | 30.00 |
| Report | News Report: A news report produced for radio or TV | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Resit information – the portfolio and news report project can be re-submitted if required.
Reading list
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