Semesters

MMP309 Professional Media Practice

Course code: 
MMP309
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
15
Level of study: 
Master
Teaching semester: 
2018 Spring
Assessment semester: 
2018 Spring
Language of instruction: 
English
Required prerequisite courses
MMP303 Investigative Journalism
MMP308 Media Producing
Required prerequisite knowledge

Admission will be based on a letter of application to include reasons for applying. MMP303 or MMP308 may be replaced by equivalent courses or practices. Applications are to be handed to the VUC Student Support Office (Studentsørvis) by email: studentsorvis@hivolda.no by the given deadline (November 20, 2017). Please mark the application MMP309. A primary admission list will be made within two weeks after the first application deadline.

Course content

This course should give student an advanced practical experience from well-known media companies. The course includes a preparing week with lectures and seminars and an exam production. After having completed the subject to students are able to work independently with the demanding tasks within their field (journalism, animation, communication, media production, photography).

Learning outcome

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

Learning outcome knowledge

has advanced knowledge of work in the media industry

has advanced knowledge of different ways of practical learning

Learning outcome skills

 

·         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

Learning outcome qualification

can use their knowledge and their skills to perform advanced productions

 

Working and learning activities

The course extends over one semester and consists of an introduction week with lectures and seminars, followed by 8-10 weeks external practice in a leading media business.

Assessment requirements

To be able to attend the final examination the student must have completed the external practice and have had a practice report approved. The report should be of about 3000 words and be handed in with a practice log.

 

Evaluation system

Examination results are executed in accordance with the Directive for Admission, Studies and Examination at Volda University College, chapter 5.(http://lovdata.no/forskrift/2014-12-04-1697/%C2%A75-11)

Evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with Volda University College’s quality assurance system. (http://www.hivolda.no/hivolda/om-hogskulen/kvalitetsarbeid)

Minimum number of students: 
5
Maximum number of students: 
20
Person in charge: 
Paul Bjerke
Used in other programs
  • Media Practices - master
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Portfolio
Individual
1 Semester
A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade
Final assesment is a folder with an exam production and a method report.
The exam production is a work within the student's specialization.In the method report the student have to discuss the work and present qualified reflexions upon practices and routines in the practical field. The report should be approximately 5000 words.

In the methods report the student will discuss the work and present qualified reflections regarding the practices and routines in practice firm in a way that shows that he or she can communicate about professional issues.

The report should be approximately 5000 words.
Final assesment is a folder with an exam production and a method report.
The exam production is a work within the student's specialization.In the method report the student have to discuss the work and present qualified reflexions upon practices and routines in the practical field. The report should be approximately 5000 words.

In the methods report the student will discuss the work and present qualified reflections regarding the practices and routines in practice firm in a way that shows that he or she can communicate about professional issues.

The report should be approximately 5000 words.