Convergent Journalism


First year portfolio marks

Marks and feedback sheets for year one convergent journalism portfolios are now available for collection. If you're not able to collect them in person, let us know and we'll send them to you by email. Richard and I are available to talk about any individual pieces in greater depth.

The Media and Politicians

Neswnight Scotland dedicated an entire edition to discussion of the relationship between politicians and the media last night. The hook was, of course, the Sun's decision to back the Conservatives (except in Scotland where, so far, it is only opposing Labour) 

Cameron to the Rescue?

 DCMP

Conservative leader David Cameron has promised to relax cross-media ownership rules if his party wins the General Election. Some in the industry promote this as a partial solution to the crisis in local journalism. A less generous view is that the Conservative Party is courting popularity with local media owners (Political party woos money and votes shocker, man detained!).

McGuinness' Magic Video Tips and Tricks

In Monday's lesson I was picked at random to provide you with some tips for shooting video (no pressure there then). So here are my tips and rules to help you get that perfect interview or shot.