Digital skills in journalism

Teacher(s)

Carton de Wiart Ambroise; Descampe Antonin; Gras Gaëtan (compensates Descampe Antonin);

Language

French

Content

The course is structured into modules, each dealing with a specific area of digital journalism and allowing you to address the themes described above. The main modules are for example: web basics and innovative web formats (like scrolly-telling), mobile journalism (MoJo) and live blogging, data journalism, open-source intelligence (OSINT), protection of information and sources.
Depending on the evolution of digital journalism practices, some modules may be replaced by others based on identified needs and their priority.

Teaching methods

The course is made up of lessons that are intended to be as interactive as possible and that focus as much as possible on the practical usage of the digital skills acquired, and on concrete scenarios.

Evaluation methods

Assessment is as follows:

• Continuous assessment throughout the semester based on assignments, attendance and active participation in the various classes. Late submission of assignments will result in a reduction in the associated grade (2 points per 24 hours started, with a maximum of 48 hours beyond which the assignment is considered unsubmitted).
• Oral examination during the session, unless the number of students enrolled is too large, in which case a written examination may be preferred.

The practical and detailed arrangements for continuous assessment and the in-session exam will be given to students during the semester and will be available on Moodle.
The arrangements for the September session are identical (assignments to be submitted, as well as an in-session exam).
Use of AI tools
The use of artificial intelligence during the assessments of this course is governed by the rules mentioned in the faculty note on this subject and available on the faculty intranet site in the information for students.

Other information

English-friendly Course

• Reading: bibliographical references in English can be provided
• Questions: students can ask their questions in English
• Evaluation: students can do presentations and answer exam questions in English
• Dictionary: students are allowed to use a dictionary (monolingual French dictionary or bilingual French-mother tongue dictionary, as specified by the teacher), including for exams

Online resources

Presentation materials, useful links, work instructions and other external resources will be made available to students on the Moodle platform of the course.

Faculty or entity

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