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Sound Journalism
University of Technology Sydney - Direct Enroll Program
Sydney, Australia
Dates: 2/10/23 - 5/19/23
Sound Journalism
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Technology Sydney
Location: Sydney, Australia
Primary Subject Area: Journalism
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Requisite(s): 8 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ10046 Journalism Major OR 12 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ09478 48cp Journalism Major OR 12 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ09486 48cp Journalism Major
DESCRIPTION
This subject brings together a range of contemporary disciplines within audio journalism to develop students? skills in sound communication. Core theories and approaches from sound production are combined with contemporary discourses from podcasting to familiarise students with the genres of audio journalism used in multimedia newsrooms and by audio broadcasters. Exploring a variety of case studies in journalism podcasting, students are introduced to narrative techniques in the audio genre and the principles of sound design as a journalistic tool. With an emphasis on quality communication, this subject explores the modes and practices of sound reporting and further develops students? skills in audio interviewing.