Subject description for 2022/23
Digital Storytelling
JOU5001
Subject description for 2022/23
Digital Storytelling
JOU5001
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“Storytelling” is a broad concept here, referring to all forms of presenting a subject, an event, etc. where structure and linguistic, visual and audio tools are used in a manner that promotes effective communication. Mastering this is key to all forms of journalism and communications, and it also encompasses having a conscious relationship to genre conventions, context and being able to exploit various media and forms of expression from specific communicative intentions. In this course, the students will be introduced to the use of different tools for effectively mediated communication in a professional setting.
Knowledge:
Students...
- have advanced knowledge in digital dissemination and specialised insight into journalism and communications.
- have in-depth knowledge of the relationship between themes, genres, target groups and mediums.
- have a good understanding of similarities and differences between journalism and communications.
- have basic knowledge of the legislation and ethics related to the subjects.
Skills:
Students...
- can use relevant methods and tools in journalism and communications, respectively, in an independent manner.
- can identify contexts, platforms, genres, and target groups.
- can communicate deliberately and appropriately by means of language, photos, audio and video.
General qualifications:
Students...
- can analyse the ethics, laws, rules and norms that govern the exercise of their profession.
- can communicate independent work with an understanding of the context, platform, genre and target group.
- master the technical study tools that are required for online learning.
Students must expect expenses for required reading, travel and accommodation in connection with gatherings and the following equipment:
Portable computer (Win/Mac), smart phone and still camera with video capabilities (preferably with a separate microphone input). Acquiring Adobe CC software package is also recommended.
Portable computer (Win/Mac), smart phone and still camera with video capabilities (preferably with a separate microphone input). Acquiring Adobe CC software package is also recommended.
Mandatory
The course provides for various learning activities and teaching methods (face-to-face at gatherings and online): Lectures and seminars/webinars, self-study, instruction in real time and as video recordings, work with theoretical and practical papers individually and in groups, partly for presentation to fellow students and partly for publication in the programme’s online newspaper and on social media.
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). The evaluations are part of the university's quality assurance system.
Generally good Norwegian language skills, both written and spoken. Must also be able to read specialist literature in English.
Curriculum literature
Subject language
Norwegian
Credits
10
Teaching semesters
Autumn 2022
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
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