MMP313 Project Based Master Thesis
Completed and passed master courses with a total of 60 credits: MMP301, MMP302 and 30 credits elective subjets (MMP303, MMP306, MMP307, MMP308, MMP309, MMP310or MMP311). Admission will be based on a letter of application to include reasons for applying. MMP303, MMP 308 or MMP309 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 (May 20, 2018). 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
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Examination results are executed in accordance with the Directive for Admission, Studies and Examination at Volda University College. (http://lovdata.no/forskrift/2014-12-04-1697/%C2%A75-11)
The course will be evaluated in accordance with Volda University College’s quality assurance system. (http://www.hivolda.no/hivolda/om-hogskulen/kvalitetsarbeid)
- Media Practices - master
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Master's thesis | Individual | 2 Semester | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | Magnitude/scope; 45 ECTS. The practical production and the thesis will be equally weighted. Requirements: Practical production (corresponding to a documentary of 30-40 minutes) Thesis: 15,000 words (including footnotes and a list of references) + possible attachments | |||
Adjusting oral examination | Individual | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 100 |