Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)
Multimedia Reporting 1 - Theory and Method
JOU2001
Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)

Multimedia Reporting 1 - Theory and Method

JOU2001
In this course about reporting, the student will learn theory and methodology that provide the basis for good reporting and more in-depth journalistim on various platforms and in various genres.
Good reporting builds on creative ideas and well-formulated research questions. The reporting must captivate an audience through its narrative style and by addressing significant and relevant topics. Good reporting brings the audience insights from interesting people who have something to say, and creates reflection and awareness. In this first of two courses about reporting, the student will learn theory and methodology that provide the basis for good reporting work employing different platforms and in different genres. This is followed up in Multi-medial reporting - project, which is a more practically oriented course.

Knowledge The student ...

  • has in-depth knowledge of reporting characteristics such as a genre and methodology
  • knows what characterises feature reporting, investigative reporting and documentary reporting
  • understands the importance of dealing with personal sources of all kinds in a professional manner
  • has knowledge of the techniques used by various media platforms in relation to reporting
  • has thorough knowledge of source criticism, media law and press ethics
  • has knowledge of the language used in reporting, and narrative and presentation techniques, structure and dramaturgy
  • has thorough knowledge of research that uses archives, databases, public records and social media
  • has necessary knowledge of working life, government agencies and trade and industry that form the basis for engaging in investigative journalism
  • has thorough knowledge of how the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Act can be used in journalistic research

Skills The student ...

  • can develop creative reporting ideas, both alone and in cooperation with others
  • can analyse elements of a case in regards to journalistic processing and dissemination
  • masters interviewing as a method in different reporting genres
  • can apply knowledge of genre and methodology in reporting work
  • can use observation as a method of developing scenes in a report text
  • can combine text, images, video and audio in the genre of reporting
  • masters live reporting using text, audio and video/TV

General competence The student...

  • can quality-assure their own and others’ research
  • has insight into relevant academic and professional issues of an ethical nature.
  • is able to acquire new and updated knowledge in the field of study.
  • has knowledge of innovative thinking and innovation within the fields of media technology and publishing tools, and can independently learn to use new tools for journalistic dissemination and communication with the audience
  • learns the journalistic terminology that is used in conversations and discussions
No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Mandatory
Lectures, seminars, tasks and supervision both individually and in groups.
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). The evaluations are part of the university’s quality assurance system

It is compulsory to participate (80%) in the teaching and activities that include organised supervision on this course, see the teaching plan in Canvas. Form of assessment: Approved/not approved. Represents 0/100 of the grade. Completion is required before being eligible for examination/assessment.

Coursework requirements (AK/AR). Submission of journalistic pieces of work in the reporting genre. Completion is required before being eligible for examination/assessment. Represents 0/100 of the grade. During the course, students must submit 10 pieces of work at the set deadline. Grading scheme: Approved/not approved.

Portfolio (MA/L). The student selects and submits four exercises/tasks that are in the form of coursework. Form of assessment: Pass/fail. Assessment criteria according to the course learning outcome descriptions. A pass is required before being eligible for the home examination.

Home examination (HJ/H) over three days with assigned task. Form of assessment: A-F. Represents 100/100.

Any resource.
Skills and knowledge provided in courses JO1000, JO1001.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

JOU2003 - Feature journalism - 10 credits

JOU2004 - Investigative Journalism - 10 credits

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Credits
20
Study location
Bodø
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