Journalistic WritingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: KU00CU47
Credits
5 op
Objective
After completing the course, the student is able to
• state key journalistic news criteria
• brainstorm journalistic stories
• prepare functional interview questions and conduct a technically successful interview and deconstruct it into text
• write a news item
• name different types of journalistic stories
• act responsibly in the news production team and understand the roles of the editorial staff
• assess one's own and others' competence and develop its operations based on feedback
• comply with the principles of professional ethics and the Guidelines for Journalists in their work
Content
The students learn the news criteria, the special characteristics and structure of the language of the written news, and also familiarise themselves with other types of journalistic texts. Brainstorming and writing news stories and giving feedback on these. Practice working in the editorial office and working in a team. Follow the Guidelines for Journalists in the story process.
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 11.09.2024
Timing
04.09.2024 - 11.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Arts Academy
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 26
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Media Arts
Teachers
- Anna Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anna Kuusela
Groups
-
PMEDIS24jour
Objective
After completing the course, the student is able to
• state key journalistic news criteria
• brainstorm journalistic stories
• prepare functional interview questions and conduct a technically successful interview and deconstruct it into text
• write a news item
• name different types of journalistic stories
• act responsibly in the news production team and understand the roles of the editorial staff
• assess one's own and others' competence and develop its operations based on feedback
• comply with the principles of professional ethics and the Guidelines for Journalists in their work
Content
The students learn the news criteria, the special characteristics and structure of the language of the written news, and also familiarise themselves with other types of journalistic texts. Brainstorming and writing news stories and giving feedback on these. Practice working in the editorial office and working in a team. Follow the Guidelines for Journalists in the story process.
Evaluation scale
H-5