What is it and why should I do it?

You will study the significance of journalism and the structure of digital media, furthermore learn the skills necessary to 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. 

What will I do in class?

You 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, create content for a specific audience and can be published in our PHSC school magazine. 

How much homework will I have?

1-2 hours a week including maintaining a media diary and paying attention to daily news streams

How do I satisfactorily complete the unit?

Participate in classwork and discussion. 

RLT 1 - analysis related to fake news and the importance of journalism on society to be published on the web folio media 

RLT 2 - creating for a specific audience/for effect 

RLT 3 - presentation of web folio

Which VCE subjects does this subject lead to?

VCE English. VCE Media (question)