Introduces students to the essentials of writing for newspapers.
Students learn how to write concisely and effectively.
They also study the process of news gathering and analyse what makes news. Agenda setting and gatekeeping models are critiqued. Students analyse the media's influences and critically evaluate whether the media reinforces existing attitudes or reflects cultural change. The history of media ownership in Australia will be studied as part of understanding media control. Students will also examine the information revolution and its impact on society.