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Learning outcomes
1.
Distinguish the role of television news reporting in the media landscape.
2.
Distinguish the various aspects of television news reporting.
3.
Research, carry out interviews and write news stories that will work in television news reporting.
4.
Produce suitable television news reporting for broadcast.
5.
Select and present appropriate stories and other editorial material for a particular audience.
6.
Carry out editing functions of a television news reporting journalist, including proposing stories, writing script, choosing visuals, presenting material.
7.
Discern legal or ethical problems that arise in television news reporting.
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Additional information
Unit content:Students will explore visual storytelling as it applies to television news reporting. Different storytelling techniques for different kinds of topics will be covered. Students will learn to learn to develop story ideas, conduct interviews, structure a story, and write a script. Students will also learn how to organise content in preparation for direct-to-camera reports.