MMP313 Project Based Master Thesis
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 project plan and requires approval on the practical production from the program leader.
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.
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
The student
- will have extensive knowledge of methods and theory of media subjects
- will have 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
- 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
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
The thesis work is mainly individual and independent. Every student will be appointed individual tutor(s).. Both written master thesis and practical production must be approved by supervisor and course leader.
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.
Fill out the evaluation form of the course (done anonymously).
Examination results are executed in accordance with the Directive for Admission, Studies and Examination at Volda University College.
- 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 | The practical production and the thesis will be given a combined grade. Both the production and the thesis must be assessed as an E or better to qualify for oral defense. | Magnitude/scope; 45 ECTS. Requirements: Practical production of professional quality. Guidelines for productions within each discipline will be published in CANVAS. Thesis: 15,000–30,000 words (including footnotes and a list of references) + possible attachments. | ||
Adjusting oral examination | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade | 100 |