Video Journalism (JOUR2001)

Course overview

This course provides an intensive introduction to fundamental techniques of video and television journalism whilst considering how these skills apply in new digital video media formats. The course provides you with the opportunity to produce reliable short-form video content and industry-standard packages for television and to create short-form video packages, tailored to a potential publishing venue of your choice. This is a very practical course, and regular attendance (supplemented with production workshops offered by MaPS) will be important in staying on track with assessments.

This course develops students’ research, writing, and production skills for journalism in audiovisual media, with a focus on television and digital video journalism. Students learn to research stories, gather and verify information, and produce news content suitable for publication across a range of electronic and digital news platforms.

The course places a strong emphasis on engaging students in authentic newsroom practices and the ethical, legal, and professional dimensions of working as a video journalist. Through production workshops, structured presentations, newsroom simulations, and industry engagement, students work under real-world conditions and deadlines to produce relevant news stories. The course supports the development of critical evaluation and problem solving skills essential for contemporary journalism practice. 

Course requirements

Assumed background

It is assumed students enrolled in this course are currently studying journalism at The University of Queensland. Therefore, they possess the skills and imagination to create a piece of journalism that displays thought and innovation. They must also be able to reflect on the process of creating such a piece in academic terms.

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

JOUR2000

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Lectures: Occur in person on campus with delayed viewing options.

Workshops: These are timetabled and will run weekly in-person. Workshops will not be recorded. A summary of workshop activities will be posted to Blackboard along with any resources. If you miss a workshop, please work through the activities and seek support at the next workshop.ﾠ

Practicals: These are timetabled for the latter half of the semester and run simultaneously alongside workshops where students get access to the studio spaces so students.

Whilst every effort is made to place students in their preferred activity, it is not always possible for a student to be enrolled in their tutorial of choice. If you require assistance, please ensure that you email timetabling.commarts@enquire.uq.edu.au from your UQ student email with: 

• Your name 
• Your student ID 
• The course code 
• A list of three tutorial preferences (in order of preference). 
• Reason for the change – e.g. timetable clash, elite athlete status, SAP 

Teaching staff do not have access to change tutorials or help with timetables; all timetabling changes must be processed through the Timetabling Team. 

Aims and outcomes

This course provides an intensive introduction to fundamental techniques and skills of video and television journalism and how these skills apply in new digital video media formats.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Video News Story 1

Mode

Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia

Category

Project

Weight

20%

Due date

2/04/2026 4:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02

Task description

Submission guidelines

This assignment will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using EchoVideo. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.

Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your EchoVideo.

When you successfully submit your assessment to EchoVideo, you will see text confirming your submission is complete. You will also receive an email confirmation message.

Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).

If the submission was not successful:

·        Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).

·        Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.

·        If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.

Please refer to the Assignment Brief on Blackboard for more guidance.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Hurdle Requirement - Video News Story 2

• Hurdle
• Identity Verified

Mode

Oral

Category

Participation/ Student contribution

Weight

Pass / Fail

Due date

Week 7 Mon - Week 11 Fri

Other conditions

Secure.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes

L01, L02

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

In person during workshops or unless otherwise arranged.

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

Students should contact their tutor if they are unable to have a consultation session to meet the hurdle requirement.

Video News Story 2

• Hurdle
• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia

Category

Participation/ Student contribution, Project

Weight

40%

Due date

14/05/2026 4:00 pm

Other conditions

Secure.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes

L01, L02

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

This assignment will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using EchoVideo. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.

Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your EchoVideo.

When you successfully submit your assessment to EchoVideo, you will see text confirming your submission is complete. You will also receive an email confirmation message.

Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).

If the submission was not successful:

·        Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).

·        Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.

·        If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.

Please refer to the Assignment Brief on Blackboard for more guidance.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Showreel

Mode

Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia

Category

Project

Weight

40%

Due date

29/05/2026 4:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03

Task description

Submission guidelines

This assignment will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using EchoVideo. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.

Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your EchoVideo.

When you successfully submit your assessment to EchoVideo, you will see text confirming your submission is complete. You will also receive an email confirmation message.

Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).

If the submission was not successful:

·        Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).

·        Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.

·        If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.

Please refer to the Assignment Brief on Blackboard for more guidance.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

• Where fractional marks occur in the calculation of the final grade, a mark of x.5% or greater will be rounded up to (x+1)%. A percentage mark of less than x.5% will be rounded down to x%.  
• Where no assessable work is received, a Grade of X will apply.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

• Further information regarding the assessment, including marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course. 
• Marks Cannot Be Changed After Being Released: Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator. 
• Assessment Re-mark: If you are considering an Assessment Re-mark, please follow the link to important information you should consider before submitting a request. 
• Integrity Pledge: Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Modules.ﾠIn uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university. 
• Withholding marks prior to finalisation of grades: Per UQ Assessment Procedures – Release of Assessment Item Marks and Grades: The final assessment item and the marks for the assessment item are to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released. 

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
• AI for Assessment Guide

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

Course guidelines

Communication Expectations 

While you are a student at UQ, all communication must be conducted according to the UQ Student Code of Conduct. The UQ Library has a helpful Communicate and collaborate online module.  

• Email is the primary way for you to send messages to, and receive information from, the School and our staff.  
• You must use your UQ email address (not a private address) to communicate with staff.   
• You should add a clear subject line, including course code, and a 2-3 word statement.  
• You can send email at any time, however please do not expect responses outside normal working hours (Monday to Friday from ~8am to ~5pm).  
• Emails that constitute bullying, harassment or discrimination against staff contravene the Student Code of Conduct. Emails like this will be reported to the University, and the matter will be pursued as misconduct.