Introduction

Prepare  to  work  as  a  journalist  in  today's  newsrooms  where  the  online  and  digital platforms  are  as  important  as  traditional print  or broadcast platforms. Learn  the  latest trends  in  multimedia  storytelling  and  production.   Build  storytelling  skills  in  each medium used for multimedia production. Learn how to use digital tools to collect and combine audio, still photographs, video, text and graphics to accurately tell a story for online distribution. Apply online publishing skills to disseminate work. This course will equip the students with both the theory and practice of online journalism. It will provide an understanding of the specificities of online media.

Course Pre-requisites

None

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be equipped with both theory and practice.
2. To develop understanding of students about online journalism.
3. Students will learn about major theories and models of online journalism.
4. Scholars will be able to produce content for online media.

Recommended Books

1. Jenkins, H., (2008). Convergence culture: where old and new media collide. NY, University Press.
2. Quinn, S. and Filak, V. (2014). Convergent journalism: An Introduction
3. Kolodzy, J., (2006). Convergence Journalism: Writing and Reporting across the News Media.
4. Grant, A.E., (2009). Understanding Media Convergence
5. Athique, Adrian, (2013). Digital Media & Society: Introduction, 1st edition, Cambridge, polity.

Evaluation Criteria

Sessional (attendance + presentations + assignments + participations): 20

Mid-term exam: 30

Final exam:  50

Timetable

Day                                                     Time

Monday                                            9:30-11:00

Tuseday                                           9:30-11:00

Thursday                                          1:30-3:00

Friday                                               3:30-5:00

Rules and Regulations

1. 80 % class attendance is a must.
2. Assignments would not be accepted after the due date.
3. Originality of work would be ensured in case of assignments.
4. In group presentations, group members have to divide the sub-topics in consultation with the teacher.