Semestre

MMP313 Project Based Master Thesis

Emnekode: 
MMP313
Varighet: 
2 semester
Studiepoeng: 
45
Studienivå: 
Master
Undervisningssemester: 
2020 Haust
2021 Vår
Eksamenssemester: 
2021 Vår
Undervisningsspråk: 
Engelsk
Forkunnskapskrav, emneliste
MMP301 Storytelling, Representations and Rhetorics
MMP302 Media, Professions and Society
MMP312 Research Design and Methods
Krav til forkunnskapar

Completed and passed master courses with a total of 60 credits: MMP301, MMP302 and 30 credits relevant elective subjects. 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.

Om emnet

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.

Læringsutbytte

In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes after completing the course:

Kunnskapar

The student

  • will have extensive knowledge of methods and theory of media subjects
  • will have advanced knowledge of media production
Ferdigheiter

Students will

  • be able to conduct an independent scientific study based on insight into methods of investigation in media and research questions
  • be able to critically analyze various sources of information and utilize these to produce media content in an adequate way
  • be able to use professional production equipment in a sophisticated way to make media productions independently at a high level
Generell kompetanse

Students will 

  • be able to utilize one’s own knowledge and skills to work independently and professionally with media productions
  • be able to participate actively in debates on issues in society based on experience with professional productions and/or one’s own research
Praktisk organisering og arbeidsmåtar

The thesis work is mainly individual and independent. Every student will be appointed individual tutor(s).

Vilkår for å framstille seg til eksamen

Passed exams in MMP301, MMP302, MMP312, and additional approved master courses totalling 30 credits. 
Plenary presentation of "work in progress" production and thesis.
Providing prepared comment on "work in progress" of one other student. 

Sensorordning
Minimumstal: 
5
Maksimumstal: 
35
Emneansvarleg: 
Lars Julius Halvorsen
Emnet inngår i følgande studieprogram
  • Media Practices - master
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
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
Godkjent av: 
Odd Ragnar Hunnes 21.03.20