StoryCasters 2.0 Media Masterclasses

29 Jun — 6 Jul 2024

StoryCasters 2.0 Cohort. Photo credit: Isabella Moore

StoryCasters 2.0 Cohort. Photo credit: Isabella Moore

StoryCasters 2.0 Media Masterclasses

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As part of our StoryCasters 2.0 program, DARTS is proud to present a two-part series of media masterclasses hosted by prize-winning author and journalist Simone Amelia Jordan.

Through workshops, panels and Q&A sessions, the masterclasses will cover topics like bias and objectivity, the art of the interview, independent versus mainstream media and more. Special guests include author and broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf.

Open to the public for individuals aged 18-30, the masterclasses will take place over two afternoons: Saturday, June 29, and Saturday, July 6, 1:30-5:30pm at Arts & Cultural Exchange, Parramatta.

Sign-up for your preferred session:

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

  • 1:30 pm: Industry Overview

  • 2:20 pm: Is Media Objectivity A Thing Of The Past?

  • 3:15 pm: Refreshment Break

  • 3:45 pm: Media Training 101

  • 4:30 pm: In Conversation: Antoinette Lattouf (Author, Journalist, Broadcaster)

  • 5:30 pm: Wrap-up

SATURDAY, JULY 6

  • 1:30 pm: Mastering The Art Of The Interview Question

  • 2:20 pm: Independent vs Mainstream Media

  • 3:15 pm: Refreshment Break

  • 3:45 pm: Media Trauma in an Unrelenting News Cycle

  • 4:30 pm: In Conversation: Lillian Saleh (National Editor, Network News at News Corp Australia)

  • 5:30 pm: Wrap-up

StoryCasters 2.0 is brought to you by Diversity Arts Australia in partnership with Multicultural NSW, Media Diversity Australia, Sweatshop Literacy Movement, and our organisational partner, Arts and Cultural Exchange with support from Create NSW and Creative Australia.