Subject description for 2023/24
Digital Storytelling
JOU5001
Subject description for 2023/24
Digital Storytelling
JOU5001
Confident language use and a thorough understanding of genre norms, audience awareness, context and medium are fundamental areas of competence in the study. Communication skills also include the use of images, video, sound, animations, etc. Some of this is thematized under the subject "Digital storytelling", but in this subject it is all placed both within a broader theoretical framework, and forms the basis for a number of practical tasks and exercises. A central aspect of this is to reflect on one's own use of language, and try out different linguistic styles and rhetorical moves.
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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.
Must have been admitten into the Master in Journalism and Communication.
Must have been admitten into the Master in Journalism and Communication.
Knowledge: Students...
- have a solid understanding of narrativity theory.
- understand how narratives work over different digital platforms and modalities.
- have advanced knowledge of digital communication, and specialised insigh in journalism and strategic communication.
- have good insight into the connection between topic, genre, target group and medium.
Skills: Students...
- can analyse a text with an aim to the story.
- can produce a simple story.
- can identify contexts, platforms, genres, and target groups.
- can communicate deliberately and appropriately by means of language, photos, audio and video.
General qualifications: Students...
- understands the role of narrative in communication.
- 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.
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.
Compulsory participation 1 (-/OD): There is compulsory participation in assemblies in this subject (first time 2022 autumn). Calculated in relation to teaching sessions. Must be completed before preparation for examination/assessment. Assessment expression: Approved/Not approved. Counts 0/100 of the grade in the subject.
• Portfolio examination (MA) Portfolio submission of three assignments, revised after feedback, and with revised reflection notes, a total of up to 10 pages (+/- 1 page) (first time autumn 2022). Rating expressions A-F. Counts 100/100 of the grade.
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 2023
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
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