module specification

The module will be taught by a programme of weekly sessions, comprising a three-hour block for each of the 12 weeks in which it runs.

Learning and teaching strategy will be based on an interactive, coaching model. Sessions will mix tutor instruction with blended learning, in-class writing workshops, discussions and debate, with students required to do weekly reporting and writing exercises out of class as well as during sessions, where coaching will supplement group work.

This module introduces students to the practical aspects of multimedia newsgathering through the use of audio and video (including looking at ethical problems) involved in professional recording, newsgathering, collaborating in teams to produce stories, evaluating sources and revising writing.

You will be required to produce news copy in professional formats, which will include online posts using video and audio and the use of mobile technology.

You will develop stories through new media, images, audio, and video. This to include links to Youtube, soundcloud etc, with multimedia elements.

The module will be assessed by two portfolios, using mixed media and written research. 
These will test your developing news sense, news gathering and news writing.

Contribution in class will be measured by a journal recording your activity, weekly updated, moderated by tutors at the end of the teaching period

Formative assessment will comprise short weekly exercises both creative and critical, use of multimedia and presentations to seminars and workshops.
Summative and formative assessment will comprise:

One-minute audio and video vox pops, recorded and edited;

One portfolio of  audio voice and video stand up, audio/video interview, log of briefing material, reflective log of story construction, including contact details

Additionally, moderation by tutors of journal measuring contribution in class, to include blogging and online profile. Comments will be added weekly.

These assessments form a graduated means to test the progression of all the learning outcomes.

All work is assessed individually.

Summative assessment will consist of portfolios of work demonstrating reporting skills, and contribution to online journals.

Journals will highlight reflective engagement around news days. Written feedback will be provided electronically for all summative assessments, reinforced by tutorial coaching.

Summative assessments will take place at intervals during the module, timed to be effective alongside other subject-specific modules: in each case of summative assessment feedback will be given to the student within a two-week period.

All work will be marked individually. All assessments cover all learning outcomes.

If students read all of the required texts and engage with the learning materials, they should:

1. Display the basic techniques and processes for recording and editing audio and video;

2. Display the basic techniques of news gathering and writing to broadcast media and to
audience;

3. Display effective interviewing and reporting techniques, in written and media pieces for portfolios;

4. Work in teams to find and develop stories, with regard to ethical and legal constraints;

https://rl.talis.com/3/londonmet/lists/8C1D107A-BFEA-6FEF-E242-092A241CCF69.html?lang=en-GB&login=1

Ofcom Broadcasting Code: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code National Union of Journalists Code of Conduct:

https://www.nuj.org.uk/about-us/rules-and-guidance/code-of-conduct.html