Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Students enrolled in MJ-JNLC Journalism are strongly encouraged to enrol in COM300 as their core unit, and recommended to enrol in COM306 as a spine alternative.

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.
Use advanced research techniques in a communication discipline to gather, analyse and synthesise information. (CLO1)
2.
Apply communication theory in the field (CLO2)
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Demonstrate ethical thinking in interpersonal, social and professional contexts (CLO 3)
4.
Demonstrate relevant critical, professional and technical skills using traditional and digital media in approaching real-life issues and situations (CLO4)
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Apply creative and critical thinking skills to address real-life issues and situations (CLO5)
6.
Produce an argument or exposition that illuminates an issue to a broad audience using various means, including text, sound and image. (CLO6)

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

This unit focuses on advanced reporting skills in specific fields, such as science, business, sports, politics, climate and community. Students will engage in in-depth research, conduct interviews, and produce high-quality, long-form multimedia news. Emphasis will be placed on platforms and techniques used by news organisations world-wide and reporting on complex topics.  Through hands-on projects, students will refine their ability to translate intricate subject matter into clear, engaging features, preparing them for media careers.