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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Television Journalism
Module Code	CM509
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Colum Kenny Semester 2: Colum Kenny
Module Teacher	Colum Kenny
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

1. To examine the context within which television/video journalism occurs.2. To impart an understanding of the basic skills employed by TV journalists.3. To critically evaluate TV journalism reporting and scheduling.4. To explore the relationship of TV journalism to new forms of media.

Learning Outcomes

1. Know the fundamental requirements of TV/video journalism for multimedia platforms.
2. Produce and edit short reports, bearing in mind cultural, ethical and social dimensions.
3. Critically evaluate TV news and current affair reporting and scheduling
4. Present pieces to camera.
5. Analyse issues in television/video journalism.
6. Be aware of the need to update or deepen their knowledge skill-set.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	Details at lectures and/or on Moodle
Seminars	12	Details at lectures and/or on Moodle
Library	24	No Description
Group work	24	No Description
Assignment	30	No Description
Independent learning	23	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

TV journalism in Ireland and abroad, past, present and future. Characteristics of the medium. Convergence of TV and internet. Operational techniques. Research for television. Interviewing. Writing for television. Editing. Presentation. Citizen journalism. Professionalism or populism..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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

Indicative Reading List