MDIA 3328 - Reporting Across Digital Media Platforms
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 3328 Course Reporting Across Digital Media Platforms Coordinating Unit Media Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study Restrictions Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Media with Journalism major Assessment On-line tests, short form answers to questions based on case studies or other problem-based scenarios, written assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr John Budarick
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Understand news values to identify appropriate story content for reporting 2 Gain a critical understanding of the nature and function of digital technology in news dissemination 3 Use appropriate methods to research news stories, including the use of new forms of data analysis 4 Work effectively individually or in teams to produce high-quality news reporting 5 Be able to consistently meet production deadlines while maintaining high journalistic standards 6 Understand the need for professional ethics in journalism and apply these in practice 7 Be capable of adapting to a rapidly changing technological and professional journalism industry environment 8 Understand the impact that digital technologies have had on journalistic ideals and ideas of professionalism 9 Understand the changing nature of news media in a digital media environment 10 University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, 3 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 7 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 6 -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Information on recommended learning resources will be provided through MyUni.Online Learning
This course makes extensive use of MyUni and some external websites. Some lecture content may be provided online through MyUni. Assignment submission is generally through MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Most lectures for this course will be delivered face-to-face, and will also be recorded using the MyMedia system. Lecture recordings will be automatically loaded to MyMedia after delivery.
Some lecture material may be provided online through MyUni.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A guide to workload for this course is:
- Lecture attendance: 1 hour per week
- Workshop attendance: 2 hours per week
- Workshop preparation: 3 hours per week
- Assignment preparation: 3 hours per week
Students are expected to attend workshops having completed any required preparatory exercises.Learning Activities Summary
A detailed schedule of course learning activities will be posted on MyUni.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment in this course will measure students' ability to recall, interpret and critically analyse key learning themes, theories and tools. Assessment tasks will incorporate written assignments that demonstrate achievement of course learning outcomes. The course will consist of 4 assessment tasks, three written assignments and a tutorial participation and attendance mark.
Extensions: extensions for assessment tasks will only be granted on the basis that the student a) is medically impared, unwell or otherwise unable to complete the assessment task on time; b) is suffering from a mental or emotional issue which affects their ability to complete the assessment task on time; c) has suffered from a serious external issue that is not a result of the student's actions but nonetheless seriously impedes their ability to complete assessment tasks on time. Extensions of more than 2 days will require sufficient documentation as evidence. Extensions will not be granted for more than 10 working days.
Extensions WILL NOT be granted based on the following reasons: The breakdown of a student's relationship with a partner/significant other; other assessment pieces from other university courses due at a similar time as an assessment task from this course; external employment pressures or extra work from an employer.
Late penalties are as follows: 5% of the student's final garde for the assessment task for the first day late (including weekends) and 25 of the final assessment grade for each day there after.Assessment Detail
Information about assignments will be provided through MyUni and in lectures and workshops.Submission
Assignment should be submitted through MyUni wherever possible.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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