BM27222 – Current Affairs Role of Media
Module code
BM27222
Module title
Current Affairs Role of Media
Prescription
This unit standard is intended for people studying journalism in an off-job situation.
Demonstrate knowledge of current affairs, the role of the news media, and newsroom requirements
Programmes
- BM0901
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 25
- Self directed hours
- 25
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Content
- Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of current affairs and news reporting in New Zealand.
Evidence requirements
1.1 News stories are identified, analysed, and explained in terms of news reporting in New Zealand.
Range - Stories may be from breaking news, hard news reports, backgrounders, news features, or profiles and may be found in community, regional daily and national newspapers, business newspapers, news and current affairs magazines, internet news sites, radio and television news and current affairs broadcasts; analyses may include - mode and speed of dissemination, depth, scope, balance, accuracy, news thresholds, continuity, newsworthiness, durability; evidence is required for five news stories which do not include government, political, or economic stories.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the news media in relation to government, political, or economic processes in New Zealand.
Evidence requirements
2.1 A current topic related to government, politics, or the economy is analysed in terms of the role of the news media.
2.2 The analysed topic is explained in terms of news media practices.
Range - Explanation will be given in written form and may be presented as, but is not limited to - blog, written report, referenced essay.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, functions, and professional practices of a newsroom.
Evidence requirements
3.1 The newsroom is described in terms of its structure and function.
Range - Includes but is not limited to - convergence, news management, news gathering, story flow, deadlines, function of editorial staff (editor, chief reporter, reporters, bulletin editors, subeditors).
3.2 - The newsroom is described in terms of standard professional practices.
Range - Includes but is not limited to - punctuality, grooming, telephone manner, communication with supervisors, health and safety requirements, out-of-town assignment protocols; employer expectations (including conduct in the office). - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Teaching and Learning Resources:
Course workbook
Listed specific texts/library books
Internet references
Manuals/standards documents
Regulations
A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. Additionally students will be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec. - Learning Outcomes
- People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: current affairs and news reporting in New Zealand; the role of the news media in relation to government, political, or economic processes in New Zealand; and the structure, functions, and professional practices of a newsroom.
