180.827 (24S) Visual Reporting

Sommersemester 2024

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First course session
04.03.2024 15:15 - 16:45 V.1.27 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Visual Reporting
Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Attendance-based course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 17 (30 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
Course begins on 04.03.2024
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

The learning intentions of the Visual Reporting course are to create a learning atmosphere that fosters self-confidence, gain knowledge on the history of visual reportage, and learn a mixed narrative technique that stimulates students' creativity. The course will be offered as an interdisciplinary seminar, with examples mainly coming from the context of journalism. The exchange of experiential knowledge from participants of other disciplines is welcome and reinforces the interdisciplinary character of the course. While there are no specific search results that address the learning intentions of this particular course,  this course cover essential skills in visual storytelling and explore the practical, critical, and theoretical aspects of visual journalism.

Teaching methodology

Discussion, group work, presentations, assignments (in-class and at home)

Course content

The Visual Reporting course aims to explore the convergence of journalism and art.  By learning examples from visual reportage, including opposing drawing and photography narratives, the course highlights key areas of reportage-making, including a revision of comic, carnet de voyage and photography form in journalism. Visual reportage involves understanding drawing on location with the aim of capturing observed subjects, serving to document places and significant events of the time through the observer's perception. 

Course Objectives: Develop critical thinking, analytical, and visual skills through the study of Susan Sontag, Augusto Paim, Hugo Pratt, S. Postema, John Berger's works. Since the instructor counts with experience in the field, her own insights are also expected.

Learning Objectives Module 1:
1. Introduction to Visual Reporting (2 classes)
     Overview of visual reporting
     Introduction to key concepts and significance
     Discussion of Sontag's and Berger's perspectives
Learning Objectives Module 2:
2. Visual Language and Communication (2 classes)
     Understanding elements of visual language
     Interpretation of visual content
     Incorporating insights from Augusto Paim's work
Learning Objectives Module 3:
3.Historical and Contemporary Context (2 classes)
    Evolution of visual reporting
    Impact of technology
    Analysis of visual reporting trends using methods from Stijn Postema
Learning Objectives Module 4:
4. Ethics, Empathy, Respect  (2 classes)
     Ethical considerations in visual reporting in Hugo Pratt
     Social implications of visual reporting
     Case studies and discussions
Learning Objectives Module 5:
5. Practical Skills Development (2 classes)
     Basics of photography and illustration
     Illustrating and carnet de voyage techniques
     Hands-on practice sessions
Learning Objectives Module 6:                                                                                                        
6.Journalism and Art (2 classes)                                                                                                                                                                                               






Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

There is no exam. There are assignments for each module to be completed instead. Tasks for each module: in total 90 points 

Tasks for each module: in total, 90 points

  • Module 1: 30 points
  • Module 2: 20 points
  • Module 3: 20 points
  • Module 4: 20 points
  • Module 5: 20 points

Completing and uploading assignments to each module on time.

Examination topic(s)

There is no exam. There are assignments for each module to be completed instead.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Completing and uploading assignments to each module on time.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Master's degree programme Media and Convergence Management (SKZ: 150, Version: 13W.2)
    • Subject: Electives I - Media and Communication (MC) (Compulsory elective)
      • Special Topics in Media and Convergence Management I ( 2.0h VK / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 180.827 Visual Reporting (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Media, Communications & Culture (SKZ: 841, Version: 20W.1)
    • Subject: Media and Convergence Management (Compulsory elective)
      • 8.2 Special Topics in Media and Convergence Management I ODER Cross Media Management ( 0.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 180.827 Visual Reporting (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme Media, Communications & Culture (SKZ: 841, Version: 09W.1)
    • Subject: Medien- und Konvergenzmanagement (Compulsory elective)
      • Medien und Konsumentenverhalten ( 2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 180.827 Visual Reporting (2.0h VC / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Cross-Border Studies (SKZ: 584, Version: 22W.1)
    • Subject: Media and Convergence Management - 1 (Compulsory elective)
      • I.11.7 Special Topics in Media and Convergence Management I ( 0.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 180.827 Visual Reporting (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)

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Sommersemester 2020
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Wintersemester 2017/18
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Sommersemester 2017
  • 180.827 VC "Hate Speech" (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)