Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Screen School
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
6042JOURN-SEP-MTP
Aims
Students will synthesise their skills in writing and production to produce journalism artefacts that match or approach professional standards.
Students will build on previous multi-media practice to develop their creativity.
Students will define an audience for the product and appraise its commercial viability
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply knowledge and practical skills needed to produce substantive independent journalism product(s).
2.
Identify an appropriate audience for journalism product(s) and recognise audience requirements.
3.
Evaluate and appraise the commercial viability of journalism product(s).
4.
Demonstrate proficiency in journalism research methods
5.
Critically evaluate and reflect on journalism production processes.
6.
Critically reflect on journalism legal regulations and ethics
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The Journalism Final Project gives the student an opportunity to design and create individual innovative journalism products for a defined audience. Students will build on skills developed at Level 4 and 5 to identify a suitable topic and market for their project and to produce an artefact matching professional standards. Examples include a magazine, website, video or audio documentary or a portfolio of professional journalism produced as part of an extended work placement to be agreed by the project supervisor. Students will also reflect on the production of the project and their personal skills development
Module Overview:
The Journalism Final Project gives you an opportunity to design and create individual innovative journalism products for a defined audience. You will build on skills developed at Level 4 and 5 to identify a suitable topic and market for your project and to produce an artefact matching professional standards. Examples include a magazine, website, video or audio documentary or a portfolio of professional journalism produced as part of an extended work placement to be agreed by the project supervisor. You will also reflect on the production of the project and their personal skills development.
The Journalism Final Project gives you an opportunity to design and create individual innovative journalism products for a defined audience. You will build on skills developed at Level 4 and 5 to identify a suitable topic and market for your project and to produce an artefact matching professional standards. Examples include a magazine, website, video or audio documentary or a portfolio of professional journalism produced as part of an extended work placement to be agreed by the project supervisor. You will also reflect on the production of the project and their personal skills development.
Additional Information:The Journalism Final Project is designed to allow students to demonstrate mastery of key professional skills including journalism research, production expertise, commercial analysis and audience awareness. Students will work independently and have regular meetings with a supervisor.