MMP313 Project Based Master Thesis
Completed and passed master courses with a total of 60 credits: MMP301, MMP302 and 30 credits relevant elective subjets. Admission will be based on a letter of application to include reasons for applying. Applications are to be handed to the VUC Student Support Office (Studentsørvis) by email: studentsorvis@hivolda.no by the given deadline. Please mark the application MMP313. A primary admission list will be made within two weeks after the first application deadline.
The Master’s thesis is the final component of the M.A. degree in which the students will prove that they have acquired extensive knowledge of media and communication at a high level. MMP313 consists of a combination of a practical media production and and a short academic thesis. Examples of practical work include a journalistic production, a documentary (film or photography), a radio documentary, an animation film, a communication plan or other media texts and media products.
After having completed this course, the students will have acquired the following
Students will have:
- extensive knowledge of methods and theory of media subjects
- advanced knowledge of media production.
Students will be able to:
- conduct an independent scientific study based on insight into methods of investigation in media and research questions
- critically analyze various sources of information and utilize these to produce media content in an adequate way
- use professional production equipment in a sophisticated way to make media productions independently at a high level
Students will be able to:
- utilize one’s own knowledge and skills to work independently and professionally with media productions
- participate actively in debates on issues in society based on experience with professional productions and/or one’s own research
The thesis work is mainly individual and independent. Every student will be appointed individual tutor(s).
Passed exams in MMP301, MMP302, MMP312, and additional apporoved master courses totalling 30 credits.
Examination results are executed in accordance with the Directive for Admission, Studies and Examination at Volda University College.
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Masteroppgåve | Individuell | 2 semester | A-F, der A er best og E er siste ståkarakter | The practical production and the thesis will be given an overall assessement | Magnitude/scope; 45 ECTS. Requirements: Practical production (corresponding to a documentary of 30-40 minutes) Thesis: 15,000 words (including footnotes and a list of references) + possible attachments | ||
Munnleg justerande eksamen | A-F, der A er best og E er siste ståkarakter | 100 |