the course delivers practical journalism teaching alongside academic study of relevant contextual theories. in year 2, you can choose between the print and online journalism or audio and video journalism pathways. in year 3, you will work to produce the artefact magazine and website. you will be encouraged to develop your own authentic and individual journalism in your chosen medium, building up a portfolio of your original work. what to expect a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops, taught in mac suites, av- equipped classrooms and studios, as appropriate. the course covers: core journalism skills: researching, interviewing, writing and pitching broadcast techniques: self-shooting video, audio recording, digital editing critical analysis of contemporary media, legal and ethical issues contextual study of relevant cultural and historical theory use of a fully mac-equipped newsroom, video and radio studios field trips, guest speakers and special events choice of theoretical unit in year 2 print and online pathway includes: multimedia storytelling: using text, images, graphics and social media. longer-form journalism: from initial idea to rigorously researched original long feature. audio and video pathway includes: audio journalism and podcasting: writing for broadcast, creative sound recording, advanced editing, radio studio production and social media promotion. advanced audio-video journalism: video packages, digital storytelling for social media, advanced camerawork, editing and video studio production.