Sports Broadcasting (11933.1)

This unit will be a practical introduction to the range of sports broadcasting roles. Studio and field activities will give you hands-on experience in producing and presenting a radio sports show, 'live' interviewing and reporting, sports commentary, and producing sports content for other audio formats such as podcasting. You will produce and present radio sports shows for broadcast on-air and online. The unit will examine the challenges of 'live' broadcasting while adhering to the core principles and legal obligations of journalism: accuracy, impartiality, factual reporting and audience engagement.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Carry out research, interviewing, writing and production skills appropriate for sports broadcasters;
2. Produce high-quality audio work including recording, editing, voice work and 'live' presentation; and
3. Produce and present radio sports shows/podcasts.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

11093 Sideline Eye: Sports Reporting AND 11932 Game On: Sports Media Foundations

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11094 Live and Exclusive: Sports Broadcasting

Assumed knowledge

None.