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MJ4200 Video Journalism Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Videojournalistikk
Study programme
Master Programme in Journalism
Master Programme in Journalism
Elective modules, Master Programme in Journalism
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2019/2020
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills (learning outcomes marked with an asterisk (*) are assessed in connection with the coursework requirements):

Knowledge

The student can

  • explain the structure of the human body’s musculoskeletal system and nervous system, and the relationship between them
  • describe the connection between the structure and functional properties of the musculoskeletal system
  • describe the connection between the structure and functional properties of the nervous system
  • describe describe the structure and function of the sensory organs
  • describe/identify underlying structure and projections on the surface of the body, and describe the procedure for palpation
  • describe normal anatomical variation in the musculoskeletal system
  • describe the transmission of nociceptive signals, modulation mechanisms and pain processing in the brain

Skills

The student can

  • identify anatomical structures in the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system in anatomical specimens*
  • apply Latin names and terminology for muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, positions, directions of movement, axes and planes

Required preliminary courses

The work and teaching methods include self-study, group work, seminars, lectures and practical skills training. Some of the lectures will be in English.

Learning outcomes

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

  • station test, up to 30 minutes

Content

The students will receive insight into:

  • the technical narrative possibilities provided by the video camera and the editing process
  • practical production
  • theories on working with a video camera in a journalistic manner

Teaching and learning methods

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

Course requirements

No aids are permitted.

Assessment

Grade scale A-F.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. At least 20 % of the exams will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all students.

Grading scale

10 credits overlap with FYSIO1100 and MENDI1100

Examiners

The assessment committee comprises one external and one internal examiner. Candidates who fail or who were absent from the exam for a valid reason can submit a reworked version for their resit/rescheduled exam.

Admission requirements

En bachelorgrad eller tilsvarende.

Søkjer må ha karaktersnitt C eller betre i det faglige grunnlaget for opptak, jamfør forskrift om opptak til studier ved OsloMet.

Ver merksam på at det leggjes opp til stor grad av sjølvstendig arbeid med filming og redigering. Det er tilbod om ein kort opplæring i kamera (til utlån) samt redigeringsprogrammet Final Cut X første kursveke.