The Bachelor of Mass Communication and Media program in Digital Journalism is designed in line with the requirements of the labour market and the major transformations imposed by new communication technology in the field of journalism and media. It deals with the means and methods of communicating information to the public, and the dependence of press institutions and their public on the media and digital media tools including the Internet and its applications, e-journalism, electronic portals, blogs, and social networks.
It is, therefore, necessary to shift to teaching students of the major the knowledge and arts of these media and their uses in the field of journalism and media. It aims to equip the students with the necessary skills to plan, design and produce digital press content, methods including methods of writing and editing materials. It also aims to give the students the ability to digital productions for each interactive platform according to ethical and professional standards in the field.
| Learning Outcomes of the Mass Communication and Media – Digital Journalism | Aligned withL7 QEF Descriptors | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Know the concepts of communication and media sciences, Theories, Ethical considerations, and legal frameworks. | QFE 1, 3, 8 |
| 2 | Explain the fundamental principles of scientific research in the fields of communication and media | QFE 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 3 | Analyze emerging phenomena as well as communication and media issues. | QFE 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 |
| 4 | Use new technology throughout all phases of media materials production. | QFE 6,7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 5 | Create specialized media content while adhering to professional, ethical standards, and media laws. | QFE 2, 9, 11 |
| 6 | Work within a team to accomplish tasks and projects in the fields of communication and media | QFE 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 |
| 7 | Master writing, editing, directing, producing and publishing various traditional and digital journalistic arts. | QFE 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 |
| 8 | Practice professional digital photojournalism and generate photographs adhering to the ethical and professional standards of journalism. | QFE 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 |
