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FM3001 - Outreach and Communication

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Works
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Works 100/100

Course content

The aim of this class is to equip the students with the tools to express and share their knowledge and expertise beyond the bounds of academia, and through different formats and genres. The students will receive insight into and be able to assess various forms of communication, such as blogs, academic articles, op-eds, podcasts, videography, etc.

The students will produce their own communication projects, relevant to their own specialization or master's thesis project.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course students have knowledge of:

  • different forms of research communication (oral, written, audiovisual).
  • different genres and formats (blogs, op-eds, interviews, podcasts, video essays, etc.).
  • social, digital and traditional media as communication channels.
  • how to communicate expertise and academic knowledge in a clear and specific manner.

Skills

Students who complete the course also:

  • master different forms of communication.
  • have knowledge of different media and different genres for outreach and dissemination.
  • are able to assess the communication of others.
  • be able to produce their own digital texts, audiovisual content and presentations.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, and compulsory assignments.

This course may be taught in Norwegian or English, pending staff availability.

Compulsory attendance: Students are required to attend minimum 80 % of the lectures/seminars.

Compulsory assignments: Over the course of the semester students will do presentations of their produced communication projects. These projects will form the basis for the exam (see below).

Students are required to stay updated on messages from the department or course coordinator via Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory participation 80 %
  • Obligatory activities

Further on evaluation

The exam consists of digital project work(s) that the student produces and completes under supervision during the semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Media Studies (MFMV)
Media, Communication and Information Technology (MMEDIE)

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Approx. 600 pages of set texts.

Software for producing audiovisual content.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Film Studies
  • Media Studies
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Works

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Works 100/100

Submission
2024-12-05


10:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Works 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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