Writing and Voice Recording in Audiovisual Media
Code: 104973Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | OB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Natividad Ramajo Hernandez
- Email :
- natividad.ramajo@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Be able to express themselves correctly in Spanish and / or Catalan, both in writing and orally. Know the Spanish and Catalan grammar.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge about journalistic writing and narrative appropriate to audiovisual media and from a theoretical and practical point of view. The course aims to provide students with theoretical concepts and basic techniques for writing and oral transcription of journalistic texts adapted to audiovisual perception and the characteristics of audiovisual genres.
Learning outcomes
- CM04 (Assess the quality and efficacy of journalistic texts in different formats, and ensure that the criteria of accuracy, source use, clarity and professional ethics are met.) Assess the quality and efficacy of journalistic texts in different formats, and ensure that the criteria of accuracy, source use, clarity and professional ethics are met.
- CM05 (Create journalistic products that embrace principles of news responsibility, gender equity, protection against gender-based violence, respect for victims’ rights and sociocultural diversity, and ensure that they are sustainable and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).) Create journalistic products that embrace principles of news responsibility, gender equity, protection against gender-based violence, respect for victims’ rights and sociocultural diversity, and ensure that they are sustainable and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- KM05 (Recognise the characteristics of the journalistic language in different media (press, radio, TV and digital), and adapt the news to each media channel.) Recognise the characteristics of the journalistic language in different media (press, radio, TV and digital), and adapt the news to each media channel.
- SM04 (Use writing and speaking techniques in audiovisual media, and adapt the message to the specific format and the target audience.) Use writing and speaking techniques in audiovisual media, and adapt the message to the specific format and the target audience.
Contents
1. Introduction: Sound understanding and technological mediation
2. Basic notions about writing and audiovisual narrative
3. Basic notions about ethics and journalistic deontology
4. Voice, speech and prosody
5. Macrostructure
6. Microstructure
The calendar will be available on the first day of class. Students will find all information on the Virtual Campus: the description of the activities, teaching materials, and any necessary information for the proper follow-up of the subject. In case of a change of teaching modality for health reasons, teachers will make readjustments in the schedule and methodologies.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Classes | 15 | 0.6 | |
| Laboratory Practices | 33 | 1.32 | |
| Tutorship | 6 | 0.24 | |
| Autonomous Activity | 75 | 3 | |
| Review | 3 | 0.12 |
Directed activities:a) Master classes: explanation of the theoretical and practical concepts.b) Practices in the Laboratory: the two main objectives are that the students realize writings and audiovisual journalistic narrations and they work the professional use of the voice.- Supervised activities:Individual or group face-to-face tutorials and knowledge assessment.- Autonomous activities.Students must do the readings indicated as compulsory and all the activities planned for the correct development of the practices in the Laboratory; in addition to the study with a comprehensive reading of the basic bibliography. Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical laboratory tests | 60% | 16.5 | 0.66 | CM04, CM05, KM05, SM04 |
| Written exam | 40% | 1.5 | 0.06 | CM04, SM04 |
- Written exam (40%)- Practical laboratory tests (60%)The final grade will be the sum of the score obtained. It is essential to take the two parts to pass the subject. The average will not be possible if one of them is suspended. Students must write without spelling, grammatical or syntactical errors, making good use of language.RECOVERY:During the weeks of re-evaluation, the suspended part or parts will be recovered.
The proposed teaching methodology and evaluation may undergo some modification depending on the restrictions that the health authorities impose
This course does not provide for the single assessment system.
Bibliography
Basic:
Alsius, Salvador (1998). Ètica i periodisme. Editorial Pòrtic. Barcelona.
Blanch, Margarita y Lázaro, Patricia (2010). Aula de Locución. Cátedra: Madrid
Huertas Bailén, Amparo y Perona Páez, Juan José (1999). Redacción y locución en medios audiovisuales: la radio. Bosch: Barcelona.
Langer, John (2000). La televisión sensacionalista. El periodismo popular y las \"otras noticias\". Paidós: Barcelona.
Mayoral, Javier (coord.); Sapag, Pablo; Huerta, Armando y Díez, Francisco Javier (2008). Redacción periodística en televisión. Síntesis: Madrid.
Complementary:
Boyd, Andrew, Stewart, Peter, Alexander, Ray (2008). Broadcast Journalism: Techniques of Radio and Television News. Focal Press: Oxford
Cano Muñoz, Isidro (2005). El don de la palabra: hablar para convencer. Thomsom: Madrid.
Cebrían Herrero, Mariano (2004). La información en televisión. Obsesión mercantil y política. Gedisa: Barcelona.
Dale Carnegie (2009). Cómo hablar bien en público. Elhasa: Madrid.
Ortiz Sobrino, Miguel Ángel y Pérez Ornia, José Ramón (2006). Claves para elaborar la información en Radioy Televisión. IORTV:Madrid.
Oliva, Llúcia i Sitjà, Xavier (1999). Las noticias en televisión. IORTV: Madrid.
Rodero, Emma (2003). Locución Radiofónica. IORTV: Madrid.
Wulfemeyer,K. Tim (2009). Beginning Radio and TV Newswriting: A self-instructional learning experience. Iowa University Press: Iowa.
Software
No specific software is used.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Spanish | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 2 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 11 | Spanish | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 12 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 13 | Spanish | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 21 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 22 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 23 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |