Master
2022/2023
Project Seminar
Type:
Compulsory course (Contemporary Journalism)
Area of studies:
Journalism
Delivered by:
Institute of Media
When:
1 year, 3, 4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Master’s programme:
Contemporary Journalism
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
60
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This is a composite course that introduces students to the various practical aspects of journalism. In the third module the students will master the latest trends of sound production of the new media – from technical aspects to basic skills in sound production and sound control. The fourth module deals with the modern systems of content development for new media. Each of the modules gives students the skills to develop innovative approaches in the field of international media journalism. Special attention will be paid to mastering technological tools and management strategies that allow students to produce high-quality multimedia content.
Learning Objectives
- To introduce students to basics of sound production
- To get students with the production skills of multimedia radio interview
- To teach students to make projections for the future VR-projects
- To train students in the field of technical instruments to be used for sound production
- To develop a complex understanding of the international media production as a system
- To teach students to combine different types of the activities beginning with media environment analysis and ending with personnel selection
Expected Learning Outcomes
- know the basic rules for sound innovation history and the current state of affairs in this sphere
- learn the patterns of using the equipment for various media projects
- learn the skills of managing VR innovations in the newsroom
- understand the principles of the interaction in the media
- structure the content for international media for a specific region and specific sectorial sphere
Course Contents
- Introduction to the sound production
- Forsites for digital instrument
- VR Content Management
- Interview management
- Creating the live talk project
- What is media environment
- What is media environment. Global, regional and local environments
- Regionalization of the media and its operational specifics
- Principle of cascading the agenda
- News’ chain development methods
- Final project presentation
Interim Assessment
- 2022/2023 4th module0.15 * Attendance + 0.3 * Group presentation + 0.2 * Individual tasks + 0.2 * Working on tasks
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Manovich, L. (2002). The Language of New Media (Vol. 1st MIT Press pbk. ed). Cambridge, Mass: The MIT Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=138702
- Pophal, L. (2016). How to Create a Content Strategy. EContent, 39(2), 12. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=f5h&AN=113400662
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Evans, E. (2011). Transmedia Television : Audiences, New Media, and Daily Life. New York: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=358195
- Underberg, N. M., & Zorn, E. (2013). Digital Ethnography : Anthropology, Narrative, and New Media (Vol. 1st ed). Austin: University of Texas Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=548651