Courses & Units
Fieldwork in Journalism, Media and Communications HEJ610
To enrol in this unit, students must meet honours/postgraduate course entry requirements (for example completion of a 300 credit point undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline). Entry to the unit is competitive, and is subject to approval by the Unit Coordinator.
To apply for entry into the unit and New Columbo Plan grant consideration please email the application form available here, to the unit coordinator (Craig.Norris@utas.edu.au) by the advised date.
Introduction
This unit offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised fieldwork in the area of journalism, media and communications.
Summary
| Unit name | Fieldwork in Journalism, Media and Communications |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HEJ610 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Media |
| Coordinator | Doctor Craig Norris |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Make research-led media. Develop a research-based framework to meet your fieldwork goals (eg: to understand how media shapes our perception of the world around us) and apply this knowledge to the production of a media project.
- Build affiliations and cultural capital. The field trip enables students to develop networks within the group and with organisations and individuals in-country. Students will also pool knowledge and compare notes with others towards a shared fieldwork goal.
- Navigate cultural norms & geographies. Develop your ability to respond respectfully and responsibly to the multiple perspectives, diverse communities and alternative norms encountered during the fieldwork.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Field Notes/Report (20%)|Student's Own Selection (80%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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