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The programme gives an introduction to the most central issues of communication, media and text in a humanistic perspective. The programme will develop both theoretical, analytical and practical competence. Students study texts in a broad sense, within different genres and media, and are trained to become conscious producers of text and information. Students work with both analytic and practical forms of expression within web-based, audiovisual and print media.
The correlation between verbal and visual communication is studied in this programme, and knowledge of textual genres is discussed in connection with knowledge regarding how the media uses technology. The objective is that students will acquire knowledge of the relationship between expression, content and medium, and thus be capable of critically and reflectively carrying out a communication process from the concept stage to a finished media product. The study programme will also provide students with an introduction to relevant research and development work being undertaken in this area.
There are two programme options:
The programme option Communication and Media has a more theoretical approach whereas the programme option Media Production gives more space for practical work, especially within video production.
The programme is a bachelor programme with a major subject. The major subject includes 90 ECTS credits. 30 ECTS credits are supplementary courses (level 2).
The following courses are compulsory for all students:
The following courses are a part of the programme option in Communication and Media:
The following courses are a part of the programme option in Media Production:
Within the elective component, the 3rd year, of the study programme, students may choose between several subjects such as languages, literature, social studies, fine arts, management and ICT. Choose either a one-year study programme (60 ECTS credits), two minor subject components/electives (30 ECTS credits each) or one 30 ECTS credits component and 30 ECTS credits of freely chosen courses. International exchange is a good alternative to the minor, either one semester or two semesters
Media and communication competence is decisive for success in reaching the UN’s sustainable development goals which are “the world’s common work plan to exterminate poverty, fight inequality, and end climate change within 2030”. Consequently, most of the courses in the programme will promote competencies relevant for sustainable development goals, both through theoretical and practical approaches to media and communication.
| 1. sem | Choose Programme Option | KOM114-1 Text and Image 15 sp | ||||||||||
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| 2. sem | KOM109-1 Digital Presentation 15 sp | |||||||||||
| 3. sem | KOM205-1 Journalism and press-related PR 10 sp | KOM209-1 Introduction to Media and Communication Research Methods 5 sp | KOM208-1 (1/2) Bachelor's Thesis 5 sp | EX-102-1 Examen Facultatum, Humanities 10 sp | ||||||||
| 4. sem | KOM208-1 (2/2) Bachelor's Thesis 10 sp | KOM206-1 Strategic Communications 10 sp | EX-100-1 Exam Philosophicum 10 sp | |||||||||
| 5. sem | Minor subjects 60 credits / exchange abroad | |||||||||||
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Knowledge
On successful completion of the course, students should
Skills
On successful completion of the course, students should
General competences
On successful completion of the course, students should
Students will also acquire knowledge, skills and general competencies related to their chosen minor subject.
The programme introduces global perspectives through lectures, assignments, literature and guest lecturers. The language of instruction is Norwegian.
Student exchange: International exchange is a good alternative to the minor, either one semester or two semesters. An exchange period abroad is relevant for the communication programme as it will present new perspectives on and experiences with communication internationally. The international office prepares for student exchange through mobility programmes like Erasmus+ and Nordplus, and through UiA’s programme for student exchange. Check our website: https://www.uia.no/en/student/go-on-exchange
The programme prepares students for working in different professions where communication through different media occurs, eg. public and private communication operations, communication consultancy, PR, promotion, journalism and other professions related to media, as well as teaching.
The programme qualifies graduates for admission to a number of Master's degree programmes, depending on the choice of courses and specific admission requirements. The University of Agder offers a Master's Programme in Social Communication.
180
Full time
Kristiansand
Faculty of Humanities and Education