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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Journalism Portfolio
Module Code CM375
School School of Communications
Online Module Resources

Module TeacherPaul McNamara
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is to enable students to finetune their journalistic skills and knowledge in preparation for their careers. This is achieved by completing a range of journalism assignments under the direct supervision of an academic advisor. These items will form the basis of thier portfolios. The module offers a solid platform from which learners can launch themselves into INTRA and their initial positions in the media. Due to the nature of the module, its footprint covers two semesters and circa 30 weeks.Students will participate in the following learning activities: Seminars structured to meet the particular needs of groups of learners working in specific media sectors; Presentations in which learners will outline how they intend to work on various types of markings. They will subsequently receive advice from their colleagues and academic advisor on the appropriateness of their strategies and, indeed, on the quality of thier finished news packages.

Learning Outcomes
1. Present a preliminary journalism portfolio containing a varied sample of work.
2. Produce an extended critical commentary on their portfolio work and the learning derived from it.
3. Share insights into journalism practice arising from the work invested in generating the portfolio content.
4. Develop working relationships with media executives in news organisations and other potential employers.
5. Assess the likelihood of gaining employment in the news business.
6. Reevaluate career options in light of the experience gained during portfolio assembly.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Seminars25Each student is expected to present a progress report in every session. A critical response from the academic advisor follows, after which all learners are free to comment on the work of their peers in a robust but constructive fashion. Participants will be expected to defend thier approaches to particular tasks.
Assignment225This will vary in line with the type of journalism content generated by each learner.
Total Workload: 250

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Portfolio seminars.
Each learner will be expected to present her/his proposals and workload and defend decisions made in relation to it - where this is justified..

Journalism outputs.
Each learner will produce an agreed amount of journalistic work, ideally for various platforms and in different styles and formats..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
PortfolioEach learner will be assigned a specified quantum of work to be produced by their academic advisor. This will vary depending on the number and type of media involved.50%Sem 2 End
Report (s) (written / oral)This series of oral and written self-reflexive and critical reports should describe the various journalism outputs in the portfolio and the challenges surmounted and learning derived from the process.50%Every Second Week
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
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    Programme or List of Programmes
    JRBA in Journalism
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM375
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