ZURb1621 Video journalism

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Barbora Telferová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Iveta Jansová, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Boris Rafailov, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 22. 9. 12:00–13:40 Střižna 531, Thu 29. 9. 12:00–13:40 U32, Thu 13. 10. 12:00–13:40 Střižna 531, Thu 20. 10. 12:00–13:40 U32, Thu 3. 11. 12:00–13:40 U32, Thu 10. 11. 12:00–13:40 U32, Thu 24. 11. 12:00–13:40 U32, Thu 1. 12. 12:00–13:40 U32, Thu 8. 12. 12:00–13:40 U32
Prerequisites (in Czech)
The objective of this course is to let the students try the job of a video journalist - a person who tells stories through images and words.

It is recommended that the students know how to record and edit videos using mobile technology (smart phone, tablet, desk top editing).

It is strongly recommended that the students are open to trying new things in front of others (what happens in video journalism, stays in video journalism).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/20, only registered: 2/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 2/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives (in Czech)
The course starts with the focus on storytelling using images, then adds sounds (and voices), discusses the search for visually interesting topics, offers a quick introduction into MoJo (mobile journalism) and then moves on to trying the skills in practice.

The students will write their own leads, voiceovers, standups, packages and live broadcasts. In the end, the students will discuss the differences between television and online platforms (social networks).

In every class, the students will get homework (not too time consuming) and they will get feedback at the beginning of the next class.

The final project is to make a story for AV broadcast media.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
The students will be able to find topics for broadcast news.

They will be able to think of the pictures and sounds to convey the message.

They will be able to perform in front of the camera.

They will also realize the differences between traditional TV news and news on social media.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • To be found in the syllabus.
Teaching methods (in Czech)
seminar, discussion, try-it-yourself, homework, individual project
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The credits will be granted to those who submit all homework and whose final project will be accepted.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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