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Master's Programme in Media Development Programme description

Programme name, Norwegian
Masterstudium i medieutvikling
Valid from
2025 FALL
ECTS credits
120 ECTS credits
Duration
4 semesters
Schedule
Here you can find an example schedule for first year students.
Programme history

Introduction

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

The master's program in media development provides in-depth knowledge, specific skills, and new competencies to better understand, analyse and practice various tasks and roles in the media field. The "media field" must be understood in a broad sense and includes journalism, communication, non-fiction and media production.

The programme consists of three sub-fields of study: journalism, media and communication, and non-fiction. The fields of study have a common orientation towards development, meaning:

  • 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 both in courses and in the master's thesis. The latter constitutes the main form of specialization during the master. At the same time, the program offers knowledge about scientific methods 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 graduate has chosen.

Journalism

Internationally, the journalism profession has gone through significant changes due to technological and economic developments. The sub-field of study 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.

The course offers students teaching in more specialized subjects, with an emphasis on development, digitalisation, globalisation, ethics and the importance of journalism in society.

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 sub-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.

The sub-field of media and communication provides insights into theoretical, analytical, and practical-aesthetic approaches, and represent an opportunity for in-depth study of cultural, social, technological, and political aspects of new and traditional media expressions. 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

Work 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. 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 for work in public administration and related areas. The major changes 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.

Target group

Opptakskravet er generell studiekompetanse eller tilsvarende realkompetanse, tilsetting som yrkesfaglærer, faglærer, faglig leder eller instruktør i videregående opplæring. Andre tilsatte i videregående opplæring kan tas opp etter nærmere avtale.

Følgende krav må oppfylles for å være kvalifisert realkompetansesøker:

1. Søkere må være 25 år eller eldre i opptaksåret og kan ikke ha generell studiekompetanse. Søkere må dokumentere ett av følgende:

  • fagbrev eller tilsvarende, og minimum to års relevant yrkespraksis;
  • minimum fem års relevant yrkespraksis. Inntil to av de fem årene kan erstattes av relevant ulønnet arbeid, utdanning, organisasjonserfaring eller liknende.

2. Søkere må ha tilstrekkelige ferdigheter i norsk (eller annet nordisk språk) til å kunne gjennomføre studiet. Faget norsk (eller annet nordisk språk) skal bestå av minimum 112 årstimer fra videregående opplæring eller tilsvarende, bestått med karakteren 2 eller bedre. Alternativt kan kravet til norsk dokumenteres med en attest fra arbeidsgiver som beskriver hvordan søkeren på en tilfredsstillende måte har brukt norsk skriftlig og muntlig (eller annet nordisk språk) som en vesentlig del av sitt arbeid. Søkere med morsmål fra land utenfor Norden må dokumentere at de oppfyller krav til norsk tilsvarende kravet til generell studiekompetanse, i henhold til krav i forskrift om opptak til høyere utdanning.

Relevant deltidsarbeid av ulikt omfang og lengde kan regnes om til heltid, etter gjeldende regelverk.

Admission requirements

Studiet skal kvalifisere studentene til å gjennomføre yrkesdifferensiert og yrkesrelevant opplæring for alle elever i utdanningsprogrammet i henhold til nasjonale retningslinjer og bransjenes krav.

Etter fullført studium har studenten følgende læringsutbytte definert som kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

KunnskapStudenten har kunnskap om

  • nasjonale føringer for tilpasset og yrkesrelevant opplæring for alle elever på yrkesfaglige utdanningsprogram
  • yrkene som inngår i utdanningsprogrammet inklusive kryssløp
  • metoder, vurderings- og dokumentasjonsformer for yrkesrelevant opplæring

FerdigheterStudenten kan

  • involvere elevene i vurderings- og dokumentasjonsarbeidet
  • planlegge, begrunne, gjennomføre, vurdere og dokumentere yrkesrelevante læringsarbeid
  • bruke ny teknologi og digital kompetanse i dokumentasjon av yrkesfaglige arbeidsprosesser
  • vurdere kvalitet på faglig arbeid og yrkeskompetanse
  • vurdere, dokumentere og videreutvikle yrkesrelevant opplæring på egen arbeidsplass
  • planlegge, begrunne, gjennomføre, vurdere og dokumentere interessedifferensiert og yrkesrelevant undervisning

Generell kompetanseStudenten kan

  • analysere læreplaner og tilrettelegge for grunnleggende ferdigheter på de enkelte fagenes premisser
  • analysere yrker og finne hva yrkene i Vg1 har til felles
  • planlegge, begrunne, gjennomføre, vurdere og dokumentere faglig arbeid i ulike yrker
  • videreutvikle egen undervisnings-, vurderings- og dokumentasjonspraksis i henhold til nasjonale krav/retningslinjer og bransjens krav til kompetanse

Se nærmere beskrivelse i emnebeskrivelsene.

Learning outcomes

Studiet består av to emner á 15 studiepoeng.

  • Emne YPDF6100/YPDFO6100: Emnet omhandler prinsipper og metoder for yrkesrelevant og yrkesdifferensiert opplæring, basert på nytt kompetansebegrep og andre føringer i fagfornyelsen. Videreutvikling av egen undervisningspraksis og å utvikle yrkesrelevante læringsoppgaver med vurderingskriterier er sentralt i studiet.
  • Emne YPDF6200/YPDFO6200: Emnet legger vekt på å utvikle kvaliteten av undervisnings-, vurderings- og dokumentasjonsarbeidet. Nettverksbygging, ny teknologi, bærekraft, teamarbeid og elevens medvirkning i læringsarbeidet vektlegges.

Faglige innholdsmomenter gjennom hele studiet

  • Yrkesdidaktikk spesielt rettet mot yrkesdifferensiering, veiledning og vurdering.
  • Yrkesdidaktikk som grunnlag for tilpasset og yrkesrelevant opplæring for elever med ulike utdanningsplaner.
  • Analyse av yrkene i utdanningsprogrammene som grunnlag for valg av innhold i Vg1 og brede Vg2. Valgene skal sikre relevant og meningsfull utdanning for alle elever.
  • Kompetanse i læreplananalyse, planlegging, gjennomføring, vurdering og dokumentasjon av faglig arbeid og yrkesrelevant opplæring.

Grunngrunnleggende fokusområder i studiet

  • Praksisbasert og virkelighetsnær videreutdanning, basert på skolens virksomhet og den enkelte students behov for kompetanse for å undervise på brede Vg1 og Vg2 programfag i den videregående skole. Studiet skal være fleksibelt tilpasset den enkelte students kompetansebehov og arbeidssituasjon. Studiesamlingenes innhold baseres på skolens årssyklus og innholdet i studieplanene belyses med utgangspunkt i skolens aktiviteter. Studentene får dermed arbeide med å videreutvikle sin kompetanse knyttet til den daglige praksis ved skolen. Den opplæringen studentene skal tilrettelegge for og lede, er forankret i de yrkene som inngår i utdanningsprogrammet og elevenes fremtidige yrkesvalg. Den yrkesdidaktiske tilnærmingen betyr her at studiet er forankret i de to praksisfeltene, yrkesfaglærerprofesjonen og elevenes fremtidige fagarbeid.
  • Yrkesfaglig praksis i bedrifter eller virksomheter som er naturlige for opplæringen i utdanningsprogrammet. Studentene skal gjennomføre og dokumentere praksis fra virksomheter innenfor de yrkene eller et utvalg av yrkene som inngår i utdanningsprogrammet de underviser i. Dette skal danne grunnlag for å analysere fellestrekk og særtrekk yrkene imellom, og de skal få innsyn i de ulike yrkenes arbeidsprosesser, bruk av teknikker, materialer og råstoff. Studentene skal gjennom praksis med tilhørende oppgaver opparbeide kompetanse i å veilede elever til å ta rett yrkesvalg. De skal også kunne lage varierte undervisningsopplegg og oppgaver tilpasset alle yrkene som inngår i utdanningsprogrammet. Et annet viktig mål med praksis er at studentene etablerer et nettverk av yrkesutøvere som kan brukes i samarbeid skole og bedrift (prosjekt til fordypning og felles programfag).
  • Utvikling av god hverdagsdokumentasjon. Studiet baseres på aktiv utvikling og bruk av hverdagsdokumentasjon fra skolehverdagen der det å få reell innsikt i students utvikling av det daglige undervisnings-, vurderings- og læringsarbeid står sentralt. Bruk og utvikling av hverdagsdokumentasjon har flere mål, blant annet:
  • Gi innsikt i yrkesfaglærerstudentens læringsarbeid som grunnlag for veiledning og vurdering.
  • Studenten får utviklet kompetanse i dokumentasjon som han/hun har behov for i sin lærerhverdag (ikke bare rapporter og artikler).
  • Forenkle arbeidet med dokumentasjon.
  • Gi høgskolen innsikt i studentens daglige arbeid på skolen knyttet til det å lage oppgaver, hvordan de gir framovermeldinger og arbeider med vurdering generelt (vurdering for og av læring), hvordan de arbeider med elevmedvirkning, hvordan de samarbeider med kolleger for å få til yrkesretting av fellesfag og programfag, hvordan de integrerer grunnleggende ferdigheter osv.
  • Gi universitetet bedre grunnlag for vurdering av studentens videreutvikling av egen lærerkompetanse.
  • Yrkesfaglærernes hverdagsdokumentasjon som både viser lærernes undervisning og det som elevene har arbeidet med, skal i stor grad erstatte rapporter i form av fortellinger om undervisning og læring. De skal lære å arbeide systematisk med utvikling av egen undervisning, og lære å bidra til utvikling av egen arbeidsplass, samt tilrettelegging og fagutvikling i et samfunnsperspektiv.

Content and structure

The study is normally taken as a full-time study of two years, spread over four semesters or as a part-time study over four years, spread over eight semesters. Because working life in the journalism, non-fiction and media and communication industries is characterized by a large degree of interdisciplinarity and constant changes in which competencies and skills are in demand, the study is structured so that students have great freedom to a) choose subjects across the three fields of study: journalism, media and communication and non-fiction, and b) to choose subjects in other master's programs at higher education institutions in Norway or internationally. For the same reason, the master's theses are 60 credits, which gives students a lot of flexibility and freedom of choice in what they want to immerse themselves in.

The master's program consists of two compulsory courses of 10 credits that are common to all fields of study. The field of study non-fiction also has one compulsory course of 10 credits, because it to a lesser extent than the other two is based on a professional community created through joint bachelor education. All other courses are optional and can be chosen across the fields of study, but a student must 1) take a minimum of 10 credits within the field of study in addition to the master's thesis, which amounts to 60 credits and 2) take at least one course (10 credits) taught in English. Some courses have prerequisites, which are stated in the course plans.

Some courses have prerequisites, which are stated in the course plans.

Field of study journalism

The field of study journalism has the following content and structure:

  • Compulsory introductory course in media development and media research (10 credits, common to all three fields of study in the master's program)
  • Compulsory introductory course in research method (10 credits, common to all three fields of study in the master's program)
  • Courses in the field of study journalism (minimum 10 credits)
  • Courses in the fields of study media and communication and / or non-fiction, as well as any courses from other master's programs (up to 30 credits)
  • Master's thesis in the field of study journalism (60 credits)

The compulsory courses in media development and media research and introduction to research methods total 20 credits. The courses are normally taken in the first semester of the full-time study (possibly the first and third semesters for part-time).

Several of the courses are only offered every other year, but each semester one or two of the optional courses in the field of study are offered. In addition, the student can choose one or two courses from the fields of study media and communication and / or non-fiction in the program per semester, a total of up to three courses (30 credits) per semester, or courses at other master's programs at OsloMet or other educational institutions nationally or internationally after approval by the Department of Journalism and Media Studies.

Field of study media and communication

Field of study media and communication has the following content and structure:

  • Compulsory introductory course in media development and media research (10 credits, common to all three fields of study in the master's program)
  • Compulsory introductory course in research method (10 credits, common to all three fields of study in the master's program)
  • Courses in the field of study media and communication (minimum 10 credits)
  • Courses in the fields of study media and communication and / or non-fiction, as well as any courses from other master's programs (up to 30 credits)
  • Master's thesis in the field of study media and communication (60 credits)

The compulsory courses in media development and media research and introduction to research methods total 20 credits. The courses are normally taken in the first semester of the full-time study (possibly the first and third semesters for part-time).

Some of the courses are only offered every other year, but each semester one or two of the courses in the field of study are offered. In addition, the student can choose one or two courses from the fields of study journalism and / or non-fiction in the program per semester, a total of up to three courses (30 credits), or courses at other master's programs at OsloMet or other educational institutions nationally or internationally after approval by the Department of Journalism and Media Studies.

Field of study non-fiction

Field of study non-fiction has the following content and structure:

  • Compulsory introductory course in media development and media research (10 credits, common to all three fields of study in the master's program)
  • Compulsory introductory course in research method (10 credits, common to all three fields of study in the master's program)
  • Compulsory introductory course in non-fiction (10 credits)
  • Other courses in the field of study non-fiction or courses in the fields of study media and communication and / or journalism, possibly courses in other master's programs (30 credits) ·
  • Master's thesis in the field of non-fiction (60 credits)

The compulsory courses in media development and media research, introduction to research methods and introduction of non-fiction amount to a total of 30 credits. The courses are normally taken in the first semester of the full-time study (possibly the first and third semesters for part-time).

Some of the courses are only offered every other year. Instead of, or in addition to, these courses, students can choose courses from the fields of study journalism and / or media and communication, or from other master's programs at OsloMet or other educational institutions nationally or internationally after approval from the Department of Journalism and Media Studies.

Optional course Spans multiple semesters

1st year of study

Studieretning journalistikk

Studieretning medier og kommunikasjon

Studieretning sakprosa

Valgemneportefølje (tilbudet varierer fra semester til semester)

2nd year of study

Masteroppgaven

3. semester

4. semester

Teaching and learning methods

Bestemmelser om eksamen er gitt i lov om universiteter og høgskoler og forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.

Innlevering av eksamensoppgave er ved avslutning av hvert emne. For informasjon om bruk av sensorer, se de enkelte emneplanene.

Det kan klages over karakterfastsetting og på formelle feil i samsvar med bestemmelsene i lov om universiteter og høgskoler, jfr også forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.

Studentenes rettigheter og plikter ved evt ny/utsatt eksamen framgår av forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet. Studentene er selv ansvarlig for å melde seg opp til eventuell ny/utsatt eksamen

Internationalisation

Students can apply for an exchange one semester (up to 30 credits). Exchange is possible primarily in the 2nd semester for full-time study, but exchange in the 3rd semester will also be possible, if the student chooses to postpone courses for this semester. The study is based on a large degree of freedom of choice, and the two compulsory courses are in the 1st semester (for full-time study).

To meet the requirement of a minimum of 10 credits in the fields of study in addition to the master's thesis (60 credits), the student can, for example, take one course in the field of study in the 1st semester in addition to the two compulsory courses, and then travel on exchange and take 30 credits. other educational institution in the 2nd semester.

The study program proposes that the students are to a large extent responsible for their own learning development towards the work on the master's thesis. The relevance of exchange stays for the master's thesis will therefore be decisive in the assessment of applications for exchange.The Department of Journalism and Media Studies has agreements within the Erasmus program and the Nordplus program, and students can also apply via OsloMet - the metropolitan university's agreements outside Europe.International perspectives are also safeguarded by the fact that several of the learning outcome descriptions at both program and course level are oriented towards international conditions, and by offering a number of courses in English. Both Norwegian and foreign students participate in these courses, and the students use experiences from their respective home countries in the pedagogical program.

Work requirements

Some of the courses include work requirements that must be approved before the student can sit for the exam in the course. This can e.g. be submissions, project assignments, oral presentations or group work. Work requirements are described in more detail in each syllabus. The work requirements help to support the course's learning outcomes, both in that the students are trained through the actual work with these assignments and in that the work requirements often ensure that the students acquire skills and knowledge that are not tested during the exam itself.

Assessment

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).