Delivery
On Campus
When
Term 1 - 4
Cohort
Years 10 - 12
Where
The Forest campus, Hobart City
Capacity
30
Designed specifically for students in Years 10-12 who are currently studying Media, English or other related subjects, the Media and Communication: News Story Workshop allows students to:
- Work in small newsroom teams and receive a media kit with a press release, background facts, quotes and supporting footage and audio.
- Select the media platform (print, audio or video), and using cameras, audio recorders, computers and editing software supplied by the University, identify the narrative angle, write a strong lead and build the story, and shape it for their chosen platform.
- The session finishes with a showcase where teams present their stories and compare how the same material was handled across formats.
Throughout this experience, students learn to:
- Structure a news story and to adapt their writing and production choices for print, radio, video and online audiences.
- Build teamwork and production skills and develop a clearer sense of how the choice of platform influences what a story looks and sounds like.
- Teachers receive supporting resources to support extension of the activity in the classroom.
The University of Tasmania is committed to creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible educational experiences. Please let us know when registering how we can best support your needs.
Links to the Australian Curriculum
