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Lærested:
Høgskulen i Volda
Sted:
Høgskulen i Volda
Studietype:
Master, 2 år
Studieform: Undervisning ved lærestedet
Studietempo: Heltid
Studiepoeng:
120
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Om studiet

Media professions are changing. Journalists, communicators, animators, producers and documentarists are becoming closer connected professionally. As the only institution in Norway, Volda University College is offering a practical-theoretical Media master's degree, where students from the various media professions meet. The Master in Media Practices is a 2-year (120 ECTS credits) post-graduate degree programme. It provides advanced knowledge of the media profession and its narrative forms; and specialized insight into non-fiction media production in the fields of journalism, communication, animation, production, or design.The master's degree creates a common learning environment for media students, where different fields meet through topics that are relevant to all types of professional performers in the media industry. As a media student in Volda you will benefit from the expertise of teachers with broad national and international experience in the media industry. We offer a close relationship with various media industries and colleagues all over the world.The regular application deadlines are:January 15th: Applicants with citizenship and education from visa-required countries.April 15th: Applicants residing in Norway with a Norwegian ID number and citizens of EU/EEA countries.Read more about admission to the master's program at Volda University College.Read more about tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students.Would you like more information about this programme? Please fill out this formPractical information for international studentsWhy study in Volda?Volda University College (VUC) is not a large university and is not located in a big city. So why should you want to become a student with us? Read more obout why Volda is the place you'll never forget!

The program provides advanced knowledge of the media profession and its narrative forms; and specialized insight into non-fiction media production in each of the areas of the fields of journalism, communication, animation, production, or design. The master's degree creates a common learning environment for media students, where different fields meet through topics that are relevant to all types of professional performers in the media industry.Students can choose between different types of master’s level productions:Practical non-fiction media production combined with a written assignment (MMP313)Animation production combined with a written assignment (MMP313)Ordinary written master thesis without production (MMP314)Volda University College has the largest media education environment in Norway and has educated professionals since 1971. The college also has a close relationship with the various media industries in Norway and abroad. The program allows for 8-10 weeks of practice in a cutting-edge media company or institution relevant for the candidate and their field, whether this is journalism, communication, animation, production, or design.Read more about the master's degree in the Program description (Study plan).

Undervisningsopplegg

Teaching is offered in the form of lectures, seminars and workshops. The program allows for several weeks of practice in a cutting-edge media companies or institutions, relevant for the students and their fields. During the first semester you will be introduced for Storytelling relevant for all the professions, both from an academic view – but also from guest lectures from the business.LanguageThe language of instruction is English. Students can choose to write assignments in Norwegian.

Opptaksinformasjon

Søknadstype: Opens for application December 1st. Søknadskode: 4391

Anbefalt forhåndskunnskap

Admission requirements for this program is a completed unversity degree equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), which normally means an undergraduate degree of 3-4 years duration. From this degree, a minimum of 90 ECTS credits (or 1 1/2 year of full-time studies) of course work must be from the field of media or journalism studies, and applicants must have a minimum of 40 ECTS credits from practical courses. Relevant work experience may be used to compensate for this requirement if subjects are within practical fields.A good grade point average (GPA) from the Bachelor’s degree is required. For Norwegian applicants this amounts to an average grade of C or better. For international applicants, no set grade point average is required, but the admission committee will review the applicant’s grades in light of the grading system of the university/country in question.Applicants must upload links (URL) for your portfolio/show reel. For example to youtube, news articles, dropbox/drive locations, drawings, etc. This must be uploaded with the rest of the supporting documents in your online application. We do not want you to upload your portfolio/show reel due to the possible size of such files and also the danger of file alterations resulting in inferior quality.Applicants need to document a high degree of English language proficiency, either through standardized English test such as TOEFL (minimum 80 points overall on the iBT test) or the IELTS (minimum overall score of 6.0 on the Academic test). Applicants who have passed the course in English from Norwegian secondary school and applicants who have completed secondary school in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK and the USA are exempt from documenting their English language skills. Read more about admission, the English language requirements and other possible exemptions.Note: Admission for the Master in Media Practice is based on an overall review of the applicant based on the submitted transcripts/diplomas and examples of prior work (portfolio/show reel).All documentation must be in Norwegian or English.

Utveksling

In the second semester students have the opportunity to study at another institution in Norway or abroad.

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