Communication

Journalism and Interactive Media(JOU208)

Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
JOU208 Journalism and Interactive Media 4 2 1 0 3 5
Prerequisites
Admission Requirements
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Type Compulsory
Course Level Bachelor Degree
Course Instructor(s) Tolga ÇEVİKEL tcevikel@gsu.edu.tr (Email)
Assistant
Objective This course focuses on news production practices for different interactive media environments (such as web sites, mobile devices, social media platforms, and so on) by using different digital methods and techniques.
Content See. Subject Headings (Topics)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students are expected to
- know the characteristics of different interactive media environments, learn to make news in accordance with these characteristics,
- know different digital and interactive news making methods and techniques, recognize the necessary tools and gain the ability to apply them.
Teaching and Learning Methods
References - Andy Bull (2010). Multimedia journalism : a practical guide. Routledge: New York.
- Lynda Felder (2012). Writing for the Web : Creating Compelling Web Content Using Words, Pictures and Sound. New Riders: Berkeley.
- Timothy Garrand (2006). Writing for Multimedia and the Web : A Practical Guide to Content Development for Interactive Media. Elsevier: Oxford.
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Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 Introduction to the course
2 Characteristics of interactive media
3 Changing media sector and news consumption habits
4 News production for news/web sites
5 News production for news/web sites
6 News production for news/web sites
7 News production for mobile devices
8 Midterm exam
9 News sharing on social media
10 Use of user-generated photos and videos in news
11 Use of Storify in news
12 Use of timeline in news
13 Use of interactive maps in news
14 Data visualization and infographic
Practice Topics
Week Weekly Contents
Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Toplam 0 0
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 40
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 0 0
Portfolio Study 0 0
Reports 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Other 1 60
Toplam 2 100
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Will have effective written and oral communication skills in Turkish X
2 Will have a thorough knowledge of at least two foreign languages X
3 Will be informed about art and culture, human rights, social, professional and ethical values, law and legislation, quality standards, and will be aware of their responsibility on these subjects X
4 Will have sufficient knowledge about social sciences, professions and sectors in communication and media, innovative and entrepreneurial practices X
5 Will have the ability to use, in an effective and creative way, the techniques and tools and information technologies necessary for interactive and conventional media, in the context of health and safety in the workplace X
6 Will have the ability to develop documentary and fictional content related to their field for interactive and conventional media; also the ability to produce and manage this content in group X
7 Will have the theoretical knowledge and ability to carry out and share scientific work on communication environments and processes of interactive and conventional media and on the individual and social outcomes of the latter X
8 Will have the knowledge of analysis and modelling techniques to analyse interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes X
9 Will have the ability to question and critically analyse developments and problems concerning interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes, will be aware of the public interest, social responsibility and the environment, will be sensitive to contemporary world’s and Turkey's current problems; will develop a libertarian, democratic, constructive and problem-solving approach X
10 They are familiar with the historical development processes of electronic, digital media and film; and the current developments in these fields
11 They learn sociological, cultural and aesthetic approaches in electronic, digital media and film
12 They learn the political economy of cultural industries, labour and production relations, analysis of marketing and consumption patterns.
13 They learn at a first level how to use the equipment necessary for the production of audio-visual content for TV, radio and digital media and of films in different genres
14 They gain experience in conducting creative activities in electronic, digital media and film; in producing and working in groups
15 They acquire theoretical information in the fields of public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communication and organizational communication
16 They are familiar with the research, planning, implementation and evaluation processes in public relations and advertising; they can create campaigns, present them effectively and write reports
17 They have knowledge of organisational communication, crisis and risk communication, reputation management, media relations, media planning, digital media management, brand management and interpersonal communication. They are able to carry out activities in these areas
18 They use public relations and advertising strategies and tactics appropriate to the specificities of conventional and new media
19 They are aware of legal regulations, ethical codes in public relations and advertising, and they remain faithful to them
20 They are familiar with the different theoretical approaches regarding the social place, role and functions of journalism as a social institution and phenomenon; they are familiar with the process of producing information for conventional and digital media X
21 They are familiar with the structural and technical specificities, management characteristics of conventional/mainstream media, as well as alternative media structures X
22 They are familiar with the new conceptual and theoretical discussions emerging from interactive/digital media in terms of social sciences and humanities X
23 They are familiar with the historical development of journalism in Turkey and in the world; they can analyse it in the context of social and political history X
24 They have the ability to effectively use information technology, printing and publishing techniques; to write a press article using data collected on the web and on social media, to visualize this data and to publish it X
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 3 42
Working Hours out of Class 14 2 28
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 25 25
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 30 30
Total Workload 125
Total Workload / 25 5,00
Credits ECTS 5
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