Knowledge

The student ...

has knowledge of portrait interviews and feature journalism and their place in Norwegian newspapers and magazines
has knowledge of how to conduct research related to interviews and feature articles, as well as how to use dramaturgy and various techniques in storytelling
has knowledge of interview techniques and how interviews are used in feature journalism
is familiar with how observation and reconstruction are used in portrait interviews and feature journalism
has insight into New Journalism and the historical development of narrative journalism, as well as research and development within this field
has an understanding of the characteristics of digital reporting
can update own knowledge and keep themselves updated within feature journalism

Skills

The student ...

can develop their own reportage ideas
can conduct interviews and write portrait interviews and feature reportages
can take photos for portrait interviews and feature reportages
can use reconstructions and personal observations in both portrait interviews and feature reportages
masters various storytelling techniques relevant to feature journalism
can use digital tools applied in feature journalism
can analyze and evaluate both written and oral sources

General competence

The student …

has knowledge of ethics related to feature and narrative journalism
can reflect on ethical dilemmas concerning reconstructions, hidden methods, and the influence of New Journalism
can plan and carry out reportage projects under the guidance of a supervisor and/or professional journalists
can reflect on their own work with feature stories and understand how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovations impact journalism

Subject description 7216

Feature Journalism