JOUR 2010

Students explore and experiment with a number of different areas, issues and skills associated with Journalism practice and industry. The exact nature of the material covered will vary with student interest and the availability of instruction. Section information text: Using a journalistic framework, students are taught how to use audio technology to tell powerful stories. They use recording devices, microphones and audio editing software and learn best practices. Students develop core skills like story focus and development, interviewing and sound gathering, and think about how they can apply sound, silence and voice to tell great stories. Students give peer feedback and engage with hands-on assignments under close teacher supervision.