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Objective(s) of a study programme: The newly updated Master program in Future Media and Journalism applies multidisciplinary approach that combines competencies and skills of journalism (ideology of professionalism in a changing news ecology), emerging media technologies and hybrid content (text, audio-visual content, automated production, VR, AI) creation with informed analysis and problem solving of evolving societal questions. The program aims at training of engaged media professionals open to societal challenges, possessing journalistic knowledge and expertise to adequately respond to various societal needs, to critically analyze the impact of mediated communications in the public life, and to initiate innovative news services and produce multimedia products. Future Media and Journalism program nurtures entrepreneurial attitude: program graduates will acquire qualifications and a great diversity of skills and detailed professional competences ranging from the most general related to the comprehension of societal process to the most specific and subject (journalism and media) focused. Learning outcomes: 1. Conceptual and theoretical knowledge and competences: 1.1. To explore and analyze
developmental trends identified within contemporary journalism and emerging/future media ecosystems; to review those in a broader transnational and political/economic, and historical perspective; 1.2. To evaluate transformations of contemporary media ecosystems in the context of accelerated communication, globalization, digitalization/platformization and mediatization, analyzing content, audiences, technologies and organizations; 1.3. To understand (explain, analyze) the functions of journalism, as a structural element of the future media ecosystems, and it’s changing role and functions in a democratic – inclusive knowledge – society. 2. Analytical and research-based competences: 2.1. To identify significant research questions in the field of journalism, media and communications, to initiate and manage scientific and applied research; 2.2. To apply qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methodology and empirical data collection techniques in media, journalism and communications research; 2.3. To critically reflect on the research process and outcomes; to draw research-based conclusions and recommendations. 3. Professional competences and skills: 3.1. To demonstrate solid knowledge (explain and assess) of systems of media regulation and self-regulation, cross-cultural differences and to pursue the principles of morality, social responsibility and human rights perspectives in journalism practice; 3.2. To apply innovative techniques and methods of gathering, selecting, evaluating, writing and editing news, while using different types and sources of information, given the
media users and different channels; 3.3. To experiment and critically explore how art and content creation in contemporary journalism are related to affordances offered by emerging media technologies (text, audio-visual, VR, AI). 4. Social skills: 4.1. To apply effective and focused communication skills in both, professional and personal areas; 4.2. To demonstrate social empathy, responsibility and professionalism in decision-making. 5. Personal skills: 5.1. To demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills, news and media literacy competences; 5.2. To apply creative writing, storytelling, fact-checking, innovative thinking, project management, team-building and life-long learning skills. Activities of teaching and learning: Diverse up-to-date teaching and active learning methods applied: lecture sessions, analysis of practical examples, discussions, workshops, case studies, work in groups, consultations and mentoring, project methods, practical assignments (e.g. case analysis, blog-writing, opinion-writing, essay, audio-visual production, etc.), individual work, etc. Face-to-face and distance learning forms are well integrated in the study process.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Assessment system covers a variety of types (formal and informal) and methods (verbal, visual, practical) of assessment of learning achievements and is based on clear and objective criteria. Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training: Obligatory courses: Democracy and Media Policy in a Changing Communications Ecosystem; News and Content Production Strategies; Audiovisual Media and Journalism; Strategic Narratives in a Post-Fact World; Media Activism and Human Rights; Emerging Media Design Technologies; Research and Analytics in Journalism and Media; Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab for Journalists. Journalism and Media Internship course (6 ECTS, organized during Summer semester) is included into the program to provide students with an opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice and gain on-the-job training in the field of journalism. MA Thesis is presented in written and oral by the end of the program. Specialisations: - Optional courses: Coding for Journalists; Visual and Popular Culture and Storytelling; Risk and Crisis Communication; Artificial Intelligence and Data Visualization; Platformization and Geopolitics of Digital Governance; Cross-cultural and International Communication. Distinctive features of a study programme: This is a 1,5 academic year (90 ECTS) graduate program based on blended learning, which includes in-class and online learning. Students have rich opportunities to participate in exchange programs based on Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements, research projects, international trainings, deepen their practical skills in Romas Sakadolskis Media Lab and sound studies, do an internship in media companies and start-ups in Lithuania and abroad.
Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Program alumni will be qualified to work in media and communications organizations, research and training institutions, media monitoring bureaus and market research companies. Access to further study: The Master’s Program in Future Media and Journalism qualifies for further studies, including PhD programs.
