Study programme code

BFNMM.FK

Study programme administrator

Andres Kõnno

MER study programme code

162257

version code

BFNMM/17.FK

School / college

FK - Baltic Film, Media and Arts School

Study programme title in Est.

Nüüdismeedia

study programme title in Engl.

Contemporary Media

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Arts and Humanities

Study programme group

arts

Study programme subgroup

Audio-visual techniques and media production

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent qualification, show more...
proficiency in English at the level of an Independent User.

Degrees conferred

kunstide magister

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of this MA program is to prepare students for a cross-media working environment, show more...
in which new technological development, innovative thinking and an understanding of the changing market environment that poses new challenges and opportunities are crucial. It also aims at introducing conceptual, reflective and critical thinking on current issues related to media and journalism - also as a preparation for a possible academic career. With a unique combination of both teaching in theories and concepts as well as in content production, students are able to choose their focus depending on their interests and future career options.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has a systematic overview of concepts, theories and research methods relevant for contemporary media and the study thereof show more...

- has an understanding of the media ecosystem (history, current and future developments, various actors and institutions, structure and regulation)
- has an understanding of the role of media in society and culture and the connection between these three
- has an understanding of media innovations (their role for and influence on the media ecosystem)
- is able to identify and create interdisciplinary connections and bridge the business side of the media with the production side of it
- knows the theoretical development trends, current problems and potential applications in the context of contemporary media
- has knowledge of and is able to master various forms of journalistic writing and content production in both news and entertainment (from news and information gathering to news and information production, also technical and cross-media production skills)
- has analytical skills and ability to think conceptually and critically
- has research and methodological skills
- has the skills and knowledge to continue studies or participate in other media research, to be employed in a media organization either in an administrative and management department or in editorial and production department, engage in freelance work, or engage in entrepreneurial activities in the creative and media industries

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Master’s thesis or the TV production work. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level. Students are required to pass during the studies at least one course which uses a foreign language as the language of instruction.