Journalism, is a profession that has changed radically during the past decade. This is due to the new technology. Even ten years ago, journalism was totally different, than today. In the 90s, being able to write in a creative and eloquent way, being aware of the current affairs and being comfortable in front of a camera were enough for a journalist... Today things have changed!
Media Convergence brings together the three Cs: computing, communication and content and it is the tendency for different for different for different technological systems to evolve towards performing similar tasks. As a result, contemporary journalists use instead of a simple notepad and recorder, books and press, an iPad, a Smartphone or their laptop. They engage social media to gather information, and they present a story using many different means: image, sound, visual effects as well as polls and interaction with public.
BA Journalism in University of Westminster is a course with a strong academic background. It was recently updated to focus on preparing you for an industry that increasingly demands multimedia and online expertise alongside traditional journalistic skills such as research, reporting and writing. Advanced Online media is a module that aims to built a knowledge and technical skills in online media. During the journey of media convergency, we will be taught between others how to blog, to take advantage of social media and data journalism.
The module demands the accomplishment of one presentation about a new media tool as well as a project that combines the exploitation of various media tools.
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