AMST40640 CNN Academy Newsroom 2

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module builds on the topics and discussions from Newsroom I. Students will be introduced to broadcast show production, writing for TV and digital platforms as well as a practical deep dive into video storytelling. Each week students will be required to complete multiple self-learning exercises on the CNN Academy Hub e-learning platform and submit assessments related to that week’s topic. They will then take part in a 2-hour live seminar with a CNN signature talent or newsroom journalist moderated by the CNN Academy trainer. Seminars in Newsroom II will focus more on trending issues within the media industry. The course will also feature a practical learning element with students learning the fundamentals of video storytelling and mobile journalism. For their final assessment, students will have to produce a short video story on a topic related to the news agenda.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students will:

• understand video production and the building blocks of a strong video story
• learn how to structure narrative
• learn how to write for television
• learn how to produce engaging content

Indicative Module Content:

Content will include:

• broadcast show production
• writing for TV
• writing for digital platforms
• video storytelling
• mobile journalism

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Practical

6

Autonomous Student Learning

210

Online Learning

24

Total

264

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Seminar based, interacting with the CNN Academy Hub. Includes self-learning exercises and concludes with students producing a short video story and accompanying report 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: A short video Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

35

Project: A podcast Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

45

Assignment: Students will be required to complete multiple self-learning excercises on the CNN Academy Hub e-learning platform and submit assessments related to the week's topic. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

20


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive feedback on draft materials and post-assessment.