Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Journalistic Writing II: Interviews and Reports
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,
Teaching staff
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Introduction
This course aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of journalistic language, specifically audiovisual journalism. It offers an introduction to the concepts, technologies, style, and practices of audiovisual language in the journalistic field, as well as to the production techniques and routines of newsrooms and the creation of interviews and reports.
Pre-course requirements
To have passed the course Filming.
Objectives
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To know the basic concepts of audiovisual journalism and the specific vocabulary used in a newsroom.
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To understand the importance of language and body language as informative resources, and to develop a personal and effective style in communications with a journalistic purpose.
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To be able to record and edit audiovisual journalistic products.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN01 - Recognise contemporary social and media realities, contextualise historical events, and identify newsworthy issues at local, national and international levels.
- CN02 - Identify the various stakeholders in contemporary journalism, their roles and the operational dynamics of a digital and globalised environment.
- CN05 - Define concepts and specialised journalistic terminology in English.
- CN06 - Recognise the principal artificial intelligence tools with applications in journalism.
- CP01 - Work effectively in professional journalism teams, adapting to multidisciplinary and changing environments.
- CP02 - Apply professional ethical principles and standards of academic rigour in journalism, recognising the current legal and ethical framework and respecting the fundamental right to equality between women and men, promoting human rights, a culture of peace and democratic values, including the use of inclusive, non-discriminatory and stereotype-free language.
- CP03 - Analyse audiences within the digital media ecosystem in order to develop content for diverse audiences.
- CP05 - Critically analyse national and international journalism in order to assess its influence on public opinion and current affairs.
- CP06 - Produce innovative, multi-platform journalistic content using narrative techniques and approaches specific to each medium and format.
- CP07 - Create innovative multimedia products by integrating graphic design, emerging technologies and elements of digital culture to communicate information in an engaging and accessible way across all devices.
- HB01 - Interpret relevant data obtained from a variety of sources.
- HB02 - Present and defend journalistic projects orally and in writing in Catalan, Spanish and English.
- HB03 - Transform information into engaging and aesthetically effective messages.
- HB04 - Use a range of media research and documentation resources.
- HB05 - Distinguish between information, opinion and manipulation, applying verification and source-checking techniques to debunk misinformation and identify content generated by artificial intelligence.
Learning outcomes of the subject
Students will be able to:
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To develop creativity in order to devise innovative journalistic products.
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To communicate information and original ideas persuasively, both orally and in writing.
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To identify different journalistic genres and formats, applying the appropriate linguistic style in each case and developing an individual expressive style.
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To master verbal and body language in front of a camera, an audience or a public gathering, applying professional presentation techniques to make an impact through their communication style.
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To recognise the functions and style of journalistic language.
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To devise concise and persuasive headlines that summarise content and provide greater depth on the subject matter.
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To develop skills in writing texts on any subject within a professional newsroom, using different forms of language, an individual expressive style and an independent point of view.
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To master verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in live broadcasts, managing unforeseen situations and collaborating effectively with the production team, capturing the audience’s attention and ensuring clarity of information.
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To apply different advertising formats across various media, developing copywriting skills for the creation of persuasive texts, evaluating the appropriate advertising approach according to the client and product, and ensuring clarity, creativity and ethical standards in the development of advertising campaigns.
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To master presentation techniques and the use of the voice, employing sound resources effectively, structuring and presenting radio programmes across different genres, and applying a clear and dynamic style adapted to the medium, while reflecting on the impact of radio language on the audience.
Syllabus
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Audiovisual news genres.
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Audiovisual text.
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Voice, sound resources and body language in front of the camera.
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The news piece.
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The audiovisual interview: preparation, production and editing.
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The audiovisual report: planning, filming and editing.
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Internal organization of the newsroom.
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Production of interviews and reports for television, digital journalism and streaming platforms.
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Mobile Journalism (MoJo): tools and techniques for journalistic production using mobile devices.
Bibliography and resources
- Llibre estil Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals
- ésAdir
- The BBC News Styleguide
- Directrices editoriales. Valores y criterios de la BBC
- El College of Production és una web de la BBC amb recursos d'àudio / vídeo