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What is it and why should I do it?
Journalism introduces students to the fundamentals of news gathering and reporting. The subject teaches students the importance of objectivity, balance, fairness and accuracy in presenting and interpreting events and issues. Being ‘Media Literate’ is a crucial skill for 21st global citizens. You will study the significance of journalism and the structure of digital media, furthermore learn the skills necessary to decode ‘fake news’ and produce newsworthy articles in today's world. You will explore different forms of media to produce an interactive web folio which will hone your writing and editing skills, and showcase your ability to create digital content. Students are empowered to delve into truthtelling on the stories and issues that matter to them.
What will I do in class?
Throughout the journalism course you will debate and discuss the cultural significance and ethics of journalism. You The class will undertake collaborative projects, which will include interviewing, fact gathering and content creation. You will have lots of journalistic freedom to respond to issues that are important to you and your final web folio will analyse fake news, explore content for a specific audience and can be published in our PHSC school magazine. Students are required to create an online news presence through a personal news blog, where they can showcase their work. Each student will have lots of journalistic freedom to respond to issues that are important to them in written and oral form. Class tasks will include research and writing on issues important to you, research on 'Whistleblowers', 'Censorship' and case studies of unethical journalism. Furthering this, students will engage in interviewing tasks, scripting, recording and editing audio/video reports and critically analyse media forms on a regular basis.
How do I satisfactorily complete the unit?
Participate in classwork and discussion, and produce an interactive web portfolio.
RLT 1 - Manufacturing Media - Web Folio
- Reading and commenting on media texts
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- Exploration and evaluation of case studies to identify the impact of fake and manipulated news on global societies.
- Feature article on a case study of manipulated news - student choice.
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- through the use of the 'Inverted Pyramid' style of informative writing.
- Practising journalistic techniques to manipulate facts and visuals for a specific audience and effect.
- Developing short written pieces responding to media pieces for web folio.
- A feature article on a case study comparing 'Representations in the Media'.
- Using ICT tools to draft, edit and refine written texts.
RLT 2 - Ethics in Journalism - Investigative Analytical Editorial
- Exploring media bias in Australia (and across the globe!)
- Researching and uncovering important stories
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- Practicing journalistic techniques to manipulate facts and visuals for a specific audience and effect.
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- with regards to 'Censorship' and manipulated news.
- Exploration and evaluation of case studies to identify the impact of fake and manipulated news on global societies.
- Analytical commentary on the cultural significance and ethics of journalism.
RLT 3 - Multi media presentation of final portfolio
- Using ICT tools to draft, edit and refine written texts.
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Broadcasting
- Broadcasting group tasks such as crafting press conferences and news segments.
- Video creation
- Investigative and analytical broadcasting tasks such as analysing societal data sets in data journalism.
- Students will choose from a variety of RLT options to hone their skills in investigative and informative journalism as well as developing their persuasive 'pitch' skills. These tasks can be collaborative or individual.
PHSC Wiki Space
Yr10 Journalism: Manufacturing Opinion