Semestre
MMP309 Professional Media Practice
Admission will be based on a letter of application to include reasons for applying and a CV. Applications are to be handed to laila.walseth.lid@hivolda.no by October 1st. Please mark the application MMP309.
This course should give students advanced practical experience from companies within their media profession. The course includes a preparing week with lectures and seminars and an exam production.
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
The student
- will have advanced knowledge of work in the media industry
- will have advanced knowledge of different ways of practical learning
The student
- can fill a role in the media business in an independent way
- can use media theory and methods to participate in demanding production and to reflect around the professional work in an advanced way
- can use, in a critical way, various sources of information
The student
- can use their knowledge and their skills to perform or participate in advanced productions
The course extends over one semester and consists of an introduction week with lectures and seminars, followed by 8-10 weeks of external practice (internship) in a company within their media profession.
To be able to attend the final examination the student must have completed the internship and have submitted a confirmation from the company.
Examination results are executed in accordance with the Directive for Admission, Studies and Examination at Volda University College, chapter 5.
- Media Practices - master
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mappeeksamen | Individuell | 1 semester | A-F, der A er best og E er siste ståkarakter | The methods report should be approximately 5000 words. |
The exam production is a work within the student's specialization or a description of work processes. In the method report the student have to discuss the work and present qualified reflexions upon practices and routines in the practical field.