Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Hunting news & current affairs34023/3380/2425/1/66
Study guide

Hunting news & current affairs

34023/3380/2425/1/66
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Journalism, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Van de Venne Inge
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2024 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

Creating smooth, error-free, well-structured (publishable/usable) Dutch-language journalistic formats (products) in which the content, structure, volume and tone of the end product fit the medium (print/tv/radio/web) and the target group.
You write a simple news or reportage item on a social subject.
You can selectively, critically and objectively acquire, analyse and double-check relevant information from various Dutch-speaking and non-Dutch-speaking (traditional, scientific and alternative) sources and information channels using an appropriate technique. This also in unfamiliar and complex contexts.
You search for news online effectively.
You actively gather news through a telephone interview.
Autonomously determine and evaluate relevant and appropriate topics and angles, taking into account the production objective, the target group, the medium, the news value and the reliability of the source.
You make a reasoned assessment of the newsworthiness of an event or fact.
Combining and distributing information from various media (text/image/sound) across multiple media platforms within a cross-media context, using basic techniques such as photography, layout and graphic design. For complex photographic, layout or technical tasks and/or formats we work together with specialists.
You use Twitter and Instagram professionally.
Analysing personal learning needs and actively seeking opportunities to enrich one's own competencies on one's own initiative. Thinking critically about your own actions and products and being open to adjustment. Being solution-oriented in order to bring assignments to a successful conclusion without frequent help. Entrepreneurial spirit. Follow up current events and trends. Making choices to specialise in certain aspects or sub-areas of the profession.
You are aware of current affairs (politics, sports, economics, culture, science...)

Study material (list)

Mandatory
Diverse media sourcesMandatory
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials10,00 hours
Practicum16,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours52,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)25,00Opdrachten en digitale toets
1st examination periodProject assignment75,00Opdrachten en evaluatie gedurende het ganse academiejaar.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series25,00Digitaal
2nd examination periodProject assignment75,00Opdrachten te maken tegen start tweede zittijd.