In this week’s lecture, as it was the last week, things were
run a little differently. There wasn’t any set area of journalism that we were
going to look into; we had no PowerPoint or notes. Instead, we had a group
discussion amongst the JOUR1111 students for this semester and some Jelly Belly jellybeans (which made my
day!).
As a group we discussed a lot of things that came from what
we had learnt over the semester. In doing this, I found myself thinking a lot
about where I would like to go from here.
I have really enjoyed this semester, studying my first
course in journalism. I found that the assessment we have gone through over the
semester really didn’t seem like tedious work to me at all, instead I have
enjoyed it. Writing this blog, especially the gaming reviews, has been a lot of
fun. I have liked learning about journalism and gaining an understanding of
what it’s all about and why it’s important, as well as enjoying the writing
side of it. Because of this, it’s changed some of my plans for further studies.
I’ve decided to apply to do a dual degree in
Journalism/Arts, hoping to continue studying Journalism while also continuing
courses in Criminology and Creative Writing, having also enjoyed studying in
these areas.
I think I’d really enjoy a career in journalism now, if I
could go into gaming or cosplay journalism for a blog like Kotaku or IGN.com it
really would be a dream come true. Because of this, I have taken up continuing
to write gaming and gaming/cosplay convention reviews and journal entries on
personal blog on tumblr. I think this
could be a way to take my first step of many into a future career that I know I
could enjoy. Surrounding myself with my hobbies every day, as a part of a job,
would really be a blessing. And any reason to play more games or cosplay more
is totally okay with me!
If not, the idea of Investigative Journalism sounds really
appealing to me. I think exposing the truth to the public, while journalists
put themselves at risk to do so, could be called brave. The journalists that do
it have my respect. Honestly, I really like Julian Assange, I like that he
stands up to those in power and tries to expose the darker side of the truth
for what it really is. The only problem with doing this is the fact that this
can endanger lives. I’m not sure if I could disconnect myself from something
emotionally and expose a story if I know I could endanger lives, or jobs, or
homes, or something along those lines. I suppose that would all just come with
practice and learning.
Overall, I’ve found this course incredibly enjoyable. I’ve
learnt things in the past 13 weeks that are going to stick with me for sure.
Even now, as I watch the news, there’s small things I manage to pick up on or
critique that I can relate back to things I have learnt in JOUR1111. I look
forward to any future Journalism courses I find myself in, for sure.
-Laura
26/10/12
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