Master's Programme in Media Development Programme description

The media field is developing at a rapid pace. New media, platforms and forms of communication are introduced, old ones are changing, or disappearing. The structural conditions for media practices such as journalism, communication work, non-fiction and other media production are changing, due to technological and economic developments.

The master's programme in media development provides the necessary in-depth knowledge, specific skills and new competencies to better understand, analyze and practice various tasks and professions in the media field. The "media field" includes journalism, communication, non-fiction and other media production.

The programme consists of three fields of study: journalism, media and communication, and non-fiction. The fields of study have a common orientation towards development, which is understood to be:

• Development in the media field at a structural level, including political, economic, social, cultural and technological developments (historical and in the present/future, nationally and internationally)
• Development of new genres, formats, work areas and working methods in the professions and practices of the media field (historically and in the present/future).
• Development in an educational sense: the students develop their own media productions and academic projects where it is the actual development process that provides learning (process-oriented learning / project-based pedagogy)

The programme emphasizes practical production and facilitates cooperation with the sector. Students are encouraged to develop practical and/or analytical projects together with partners in the media field, both in individual courses and in connection with the master's thesis, which constitutes the main specialization in the field of study. At the same time, the program provides specialized insight into scientific methods, as well as advanced knowledge of philosophy of science and research ethics.

The master's programme is interdisciplinary, and is based on humanistic and social science approaches.

The students achieve the degree Master of Media Development. It will be stated in the diploma which field of study the candidate has chosen.

Journalism

Internationally, the journalism profession has in recent decades undergone a development and academicization that is expressed in the media industry, in research and in new educational offers at master's and PhD level. The field of study journalism is both practical and research-oriented, and represents an important contribution to the industry and to journalism research through emphasis on innovation, development and a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge.

Media and communication

Media, information and communication technology constitute significant cultural, social and political resources in society and are important frameworks for the exercise of many different professional and professional functions. Within media and communication, there is a great technological development and it is a field that is constantly changing. The field of study is both practical and research-oriented, and represents an important contribution to the industry through emphasis on innovation and a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge for research in the field of media and communication.

The field of study includes theoretical, analytical and practical-aesthetic approaches to the field of media and communication. The study provides an opportunity for in-depth study of cultural, social, technological and political aspects of new and traditional media expressions, where emphasis is placed on the students acquiring knowledge of and ability to reflect on different media's uniqueness, use and social significance. Throughout the course of study, emphasis is placed on creativity, innovation and development. The field of study offers teaching in more specialized subjects, with emphasis on media design, media production and project development, strategic management of organizational communication, media use, user participation, digitization and media and the importance of the communication field in society.

Non-fiction

Quality-assured non-fiction is a cornerstone of the democratic public. It contains a multitude of genres and publication channels, from journalism to the research monograph, from the essay to the website. The field of study shall provide students with knowledge of the field of non-fiction and its development in a Norwegian and international context. The student develops knowledge and skills in academic writing, as well as about the most relevant methods in the subject, both for research assignments and production assignments. The methods must be able to be used actively both in own non-fiction work and in research on non-fiction. During the study, students must have acquired broad knowledge of the field of non-fiction both in Norway and internationally, including genre theory, which is very important both theoretically and as a skill. They must also have solid skills in source criticism and relevant qualitative and quantitative methods, and they must be able to prepare longer texts within the subjects the study provides. After completing their studies, students must have broad competence in non-fiction and in the development of non-fiction.

Relevance to working life and further studies

Working life in the media field is characterized by little stability, loose boundaries between different professions, a large degree of interdisciplinarity and a constant need for new knowledge, skills and competencies in step with the technological and economic development of the field. The need for education at master's level is therefore increasing, and in-depth knowledge and skills in and about "development" are central.Developments in the media field also create a need for the formulation of new policies and for new competence in public administration related to media regulation, media information, media analysis, media use and other relevant areas. The master's program in media development will educate students who are well suited for work in public administration related to such areas.The major changes by and in the media field combined with the media's significance for the public and thus for the development of democracy and society, creates an increased need for research on changes in the media field's social significance. The master's program in media development is also relevant for further studies at PhD level in media studies and other, relevant subject areas.

Ingen forkunnskapskrav.

Fastsetting av konkrete arbeidsoppgaver skal planlegges av veileder og student i fellesskap. Veileder skal følge studenten i hennes/hans læreprosess og aktivt ta ansvar for nødvendig progresjon. Student og praksisveileder har gjensidig ansvar for å forberede innholdet i veiledningstimene. Veileder skal skrive en kommentar med helhetsvurdering av studentens praksisopphold etter avsluttet praksis.

Studentens arbeidstid fastsettes ut fra den arbeidstid som gjelder på det aktuelle arbeidssted. Det gjøres i samråd med praksissted.

For hver student oppnevnes en praksisveileder på praksisstedet. Veiledningen er ikke lønnet.

Det oppnevnes en fagansvarlig i emnet som studenten kan kontakte ved behov.

Skjema for praksissted: Studenten skal levere et skjema for valg av praksissted. I skjemaet skal det angis praksissted, forventede arbeidsoppgaver og veileder ved praksisstedet.

Studieadministrasjonen godkjenner praksisoppholdet og tildeler kontaktlærer. Innleveringsfrist er medio november i 5. semester og godkjenning foreligger medio desember.

Praksisrapport bestående av fire deler:

• En egen vurdering av praksisperioden.
• Et mediefaglig arbeid fra praksisperioden, alternativt et dokument på inntil 2 sider som viser hva studenten har arbeidet med når studenten ikke har laget et eget mediefaglig arbeid i praksisen.
• Et refleksjonsnotat til det mediefaglige arbeidet/dokumentet.
• En kommentar og helhetsvurdering av veileder.

Praksisrapportens punkt 1 og 3 skal totalt utgjøre 5-10 sider.

Kandidater som ikke består eller har gyldig fravær fra ordinær eksamen kan levere en omarbeidet versjon til ny/utsatt eksamen.

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

Praksisrapporten vurderes til bestått / ikke bestått av to interne sensorer.

Assessment and grading are in accordance with the provisions on assessment in the Act of 1 April 2005 no. 15 On Universities and Colleges and Regulations on Studies and Examinations at OsloMet - the metropolitan university. The forms of assessment vary from subject to subject and include written assignments, production assignments, semester assignments, home exams and oral exams.

Some of the courses, including the master's thesis, have an oral assessment in addition to another form of examination. Oral examination will function as a supplement to the second form of examination in that it is possible for the student to elaborate on the second answer and show the ability for critical thinking and reflection. The master's thesis is an independent research project related to a self-chosen topic. The examination form is either a dissertation or a practical assignment in combination with a theoretical reflection note, as well as an oral examination.

In several of the courses, the student can choose between two different examination forms, either a theoretical written assignment or a practical assignment. In the latter case, the assignment consists of a production assignment with an accompanying reflection note. For those students who choose a practical variant of the master's thesis, it will usually be an advantage to choose practical assignments in individual subjects to develop the ability to produce in parallel with exercising critical reflection on their own work based on the subject's scientific theories and methods.

Use of sources / source references

It is expected that the master's students already have basic knowledge of the use of sources / source references and the use of quotations. OsloMet takes cheating very seriously, and it is important that students are familiar with the rules that apply to avoid being suspected of cheating / attempted cheating in connection with thesis writing. On this website you will also find important information about cheating https://student.OsloMet.no/retningslinjer-fusk-eksamen.

Censorship and use of supervision sensor

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies normally uses both internal and external examiners. The use of an examiner is described in more detail in the individual syllabus.In addition, the Department of Journalism and Media Studies has a supervisory examiner who will supervise the study program, cf. Regulations on studies and examinations at OsloMet and Guidelines for the appointment and use of examiners at OsloMet.

Assessment terms

A graded scale with five steps from A to E for passing and F for failing is used as the assessment expression. For assessments that end with an oral test, the grade for the second assignment can be adjusted up or down one grade. In order to be able to sit for the oral exam, the second part of the exam must be passed.Censorship can be appealed in accordance with the Universities and University Colleges Act § 5-3.We reserve the right to make changes to the program plan, as a result of e.g. regulatory changes. Changes in the syllabus also occur, and we recommend that students wait to buy textbooks until they have spoken to the individual subject teacher / course coordinator. The syllabi are adopted for one academic year at a time, so that it will be the latest syllabus that applies to the next ordinary examination and subsequent re-sit examination (new / postponed examination).