Negotiated Portfolio
Tutor: Anne Taylor and Anna Kiernan
Level: 3
Length of unit (when it runs): Year long
Credits: 40 CATS/20 ECTS
Description:
In this unit you will be required to produce an 8,000-word (or equivalent) portfolio of journalistic work that is targeted at existing publications and online media outlets, together with a log book or blog that documents your research and decision making process and a critique of your work. Using the core journalistic skills already accrued on the course you will be expected to produce a number of pieces that demonstrate an appreciation of both audience and style. With the support of a tutor and through peer group work you will initiate ideas and develop a portfolio of marketable stories.
Your portfolio must include an appreciation of online journalism and include at least one item that is written/designed for the web. You may, if you choose to, submit a new magazine concept for part or all of this assignment.
Assessment:
Portfolio, 8000 words (70%)
Logbook/ blog and critique, 2000-3000
words (20%)
Poster presentation (10%)
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