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Introduction to Journalism A introduces news writing, reporting and ethics. You learn how to use the internet for research and apply your findings in assignments. (Available Online).

Introduction to Journalism B is a practical subject where you are the reporter. Students apply and refine the skills obtained in Introduction A. Students can learn about political, court and business reporting while improving their writing skills.

Managing the Media aims to show students how to work with the media. It seeks to develop organisation and communications skills in print radio and television.

Media Ethics gives you the rights and wrongs of journalism. Using practical and current examples, it teaches the Australian codes of ethics and professional guidelines. It examines how Australian attitudes and approaches fit with those of our regional neighbours.

Radio Journalism prepares you for work in ABC, commercial and community radio. You will learn how to interview and edit using fully professional digital sound equipment. Students have their own radio studio to make programs which are broadcast on local and internet streamed stations.

Television Reporting is an introduction to the techniques of television news and current affairs production, including location reporting, digital video editing, and studio anchoring, interviewing and talk show formats.

Reporting Asia-Pacific provides a broad overview of contemporary issues in our region, as well as an introduction to the critical analysis of news reporting and media structures within the region.

Journalism and Media History examines historical and cutlural debates which underpin contemporary journalism.

Feature Writing teaches the art of writing in depth and complex stories for publication in magazines and newspapers. Students write personality profiles, news backgrounders, and human interest stories.

Editing and Design teaches the highly employable skills of sub-editing. You learn pagination and newspaper production techniques.

Newspaper Production allows students to create their own newspaper. Students learn the principles behind successful publication management: layout, editing and information management.

Media Law gives students the legal rules covering publication. Students learn about defamation, contempt of court, communications law and other legal issues.

Communications Projects A and B enabls advanced students to initiate and develop a media project of their choosing. The individually supervised project may be in print, radio, television radio or on the net.

Online Investigative Reporting blends internet research with advanced reporting techniques. You learn how to investigate individuals, government , NGO's and businesses, using websites, email, data bases and library records. (Available Online).


Prior to enrolment, it is important that all prospective international students read specific program information, which is available at:
http://www.international.cqu.edu.au/pgmfliers.html

For more information, contact Kerrie Bloxsom