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AMST40640

Academic Year 2023/2024

CNN Academy Newsroom 2 (AMST40640)

Subject:
American Studies
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Centre For American Studies
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
15
Module Coordinator:
Professor Liam Kennedy
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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 In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Students will be required to complete multiple self-learning exercises on the CNN Academy Hub e-learning platform and submit assessments related to the week’s topic. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No
25
 No
Essay: A reflective commentary on the making of the multimedia project. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No
20
 No
Presentation: Students will pitch a multimedia story Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No
25
 No
Project: A multimedia project to be agreed with the course tutor. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No
30
 No

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.

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