By Ellianna Cierpiot
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Over the years, film has been integrated into many disciplines at Grinnell, from Russian, French and German cinema to feminist film theory. However, for students with a strong interest in filmmaking or the practical aspects of film production, the lack of a cohesive film studies program can be limiting, as one Petition 2016 and an opinion piece in the S&B; in 2017.

The newly approved Film and Media Studies concentration, which was approved by Grinnell faculty on December 6, 2021, will codify available film courses and add new courses.

“We have these rich course offerings scattered throughout the program. So now we’re bringing that curricular structure to those courses and adding new courses focused on film and media production and film studies,” said film and media studies professor Nicky Tavares, who was hired at Grinnell in 2019. to direct creation. of the department. “So far we’ve added Fundamentals of Video Production and Introduction to Film Studies, so those have been regularized and they will serve as the foundation for the curriculum, and then we can build on those other course offerings. on campus in different departments to complete the concentration.

Tavares says the philosophy of the newly approved Film and Media Studies concentration combines the study of film theory with the practical practice of creating meaningful video projects. She said most of the expansion that will be done regarding course offerings for the concentration will focus on production.

“I think it’s important to understand that the College is looking at a program that emphasizes theory-based practice and complements the broader Grinnell liberal arts experience…so we want to focus on media production” , Tavares said.

Although there are currently courses focused on video production, the focus on it will expand the types of projects students can undertake, such as larger team productions involving many people.

“Students really discover their own original creative voices through these classes, so that’s the main focus of the production classes. [that] are based on their unique interests,” Tavares said.

Isidro Mendizibal `23, who has taken several filmmaking courses at Grinnell since they began to be offered, said the resources and assignments available to him were geared more towards individualized work than collaboration.

“It was kind of a personal project in a way that feels like poetry with imagery, that leads to being a bit more experimental and away from working with actors, for example,” Mendizibal said.

He also pointed out that the complexity of the medium makes independent work difficult without the support of an existing film program.

“The thing is, there are so many aspects to movies,” Mendizibal said. “The medium is hyper-complex because…it’s a confluence of so many things. So it’s literature and storytelling… And putting that in a way that’s kind of as aesthetic as painting. And then you have the whole aspect of acting and theater and doing things with the body.

Digital Equipment Manager Ethan Nelson also said the addition of the focus will allow students to create more sophisticated projects.

“Right now we have enough to cover documentary filmmaking and smaller-scale stuff,” Nelson said. “But I think we’re expanding to accommodate all the different styles.”

He predicts that as students’ work becomes more complex, so will their work.

“Well, the types of questions I’ll be getting are definitely going to expand because it’s going to be like, ‘Hey, how can I film this thing in my dorm for a weekend?’ to ‘Hey, we have a crew of ten. How do we confuse the actors? How can we put six or seven lights and light up a house?’” Nelson said.

Currently, Grinnell does not have the video production equipment required for larger-scale projects.

“So far we have pretty smooth camera packages,” Tavares said. “But they’re, you know, they’re not at the level that Netflix approved. So that’s where we hope to grow.

According to Nelson, the plan is to move from the current offering of 4k cameras and their associated equipment to cameras that shoot 6k with raw recording, which is much closer to what is used in the professional film industry.

For now, however, the Film and Media Studies concentration is also accepting credits from programs that have the infrastructure to support projects that Grinnell currently cannot.

“We will also honor up to nine study abroad credits,” Tavares said. “So some programs like FAMU in Prague to focus on production in a way that we are not yet able to focus on [it] …so it’s a great way for students to enhance or supplement what they’re learning here, and then as our program grows, we hope to offer more advanced team production courses.

Requirements for the Film and Media Concentration will include 8 credits in core courses, such as Introduction to Film Studies, 12 elective credits from both production and theory areas of study, and a seminar of 4 credits or MAP.

These classes will look at films from different places, perspectives and time periods, which Tavares highlighted as important.

“I think it’s important to watch films from non-Western traditions,” Tavares said. “I think it’s important to balance, so to create opportunities to see films from those who are historically underrepresented.”

One way to address this, Tavares says, is the Grinnell College Film Society, an initiative to support focus by bringing in filmmakers with diverse voices. Although many of these events have been virtual, on March 11 they will welcome Afro-surrealist filmmaker Christopher Harris, who will present and discuss his experimental short films.

“It’s important to recognize that there is an established cinematic canon, and part of our job as scholars and filmmakers is to critically interrogate that canon,” Tavares said. “We recognize this while introducing and elevating new voices.”

By Poelo Irene Keta

On 05 May 2022, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day (03 May), the Rhodes University School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) organized a discussion on the theme “Reclaiming African Journalism for the benefit audience”. This discussion was also part of the School’s 50th anniversary this year. The panelists offered insightful ideas and solutions to address the profession’s current challenges.

The webinar was organized and moderated by JMS staff member Taryn Isaacs de Vega. The panel of experts leading this discussion was UNESCO’s Director of Policy and Strategy, Guy Berger, President of the Africa Editor’s Forum and Editor-in-Chief of The African MirrorJovial Rantao, editor-in-chief of The continent, Lydia Namubiro and Kavita Chandran, Singapore-based journalist and media trainer. Rhodes University has also partnered with The journalistthe Courier and Custodianand Africa Highway to make this webinar possible.

Namubiro started the presentation by defining some of the integral keywords to investigate how African journalism can be reawakened and reclaimed in the public interest. “Public service journalism is journalism learned by doing. You get a feel for it over the years through practice; you get a sense of it by occupying space and engaging with a particular community over time. African journalism in the public interest is journalism done by African journalists,” she said.

It has also become clear, Namubiro explained, that the only way for some newsrooms to recover is to receive financial resources. These funds can be used to buy time for reporters to do their journalism differently, allow newsrooms to pay more reporters, and retain seasoned reporters to train young reporters in the public interest. This funding is needed on a large scale to allow African journalism to continue to thrive.

The webinar also took place on the last day of UNESCO’s annual World Conference on World Press Freedom Day, the theme of which was “Journalism Under Siege by Digital”. The next panelist, Rantao, spoke at length about this theme and other unexpected factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic affecting journalism and journalists. “The theme for this year’s conference was very appropriate as journalism in Africa and around the world is beleaguered by difficult economic conditions before and after COVID-19, which have led to smaller newsrooms, lower print runs and lower advertising revenue and indeed the death of some publications,” he said. Rantao also pointed out that female journalists are a particularly sensitive group who remain a target.

“Women journalists, in particular, are besieged by those who harass them in cyberspace. They face an alarming additional risk that stems from discrimination, sexual harassment and cyberbullying, even murder,” he said.

Moving forward, he urged African media to look at themselves and find solutions to problems and challenges that are uniquely African. “We need to do this so that we can own the narrative the way we want, so that we can tell the African story as only we can. And as such, we need to find real solutions so that our media can survive,” he said.

Chandran followed Rantao’s approach with her own, which she called “solutions journalism.” Solutions journalism is a solutions-based approach that aims to correct the news fatigue that plagues readers due to the constant flow of negative information by holding problem-solvers accountable for their promises. Chandran offered solution journalism as a way forward to reclaim journalism in the public interest by giving readers hope instead of a sense of helplessness. Many readers are tired of seeing negative headlines, and that’s where Chandran’s solution journalism comes into play. The shift to this type of journalism is an integral part of reclaiming journalism in the public interest. This will restore the lost thirst for news and information dampened by an influx of negative news.

Closing the discussion, Berger, who was from Uruguay, where the World Press Freedom Day World Conference was ending, praised the resilience and innovation shown by Africans in the face of conflict and hardship. “What we have seen over the past two years is a real roadblock. The first was the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown, and how they affected newspaper sales and reduced the radio advertising market. Overall, less information and news of public interest was provided to the public,” he said.

The JMS school devoted the month of May to questioning the state of journalism in Africa. Many discussions are yet to take place throughout the year about how journalists can restore public trust and how we can recover from the blows this industry has suffered.

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Prof. Manoj K Dhar, Vice Chancellor of the University of Jammu, inaugurated the Department of Journalism and Media Studies today. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dhar began by dedicating the department to the people of Jammu and also described it as the fulfillment of a long-awaited desire of civil society in the Jammu region.

Professor Dhar then developed his long-term academic and infrastructural vision for the department. He was adamant that this department is not going to operate like any other existing department; every effort would be made to make it one of the best ministries, if not the best.

About the New Department of Journalism at the University of Jammu

In this context, he explained how the field of journalism is constantly expanding and the role of technology in the field of media, both print and electronic.

He pointed out that in addition to the regular lectures, the courses will also include the continuous interaction with the best journalists available in this country, regular workshops, exposure to the latest technological know-how, special lectures, practical work. job experiments, institutional visit, etc.

He also pointed out that the practical component would be an integral part of the course.

Prof. Dhar expressed his gratitude for the help and guidance provided by Sh Manoj Sinha, Honorable Governor, J&K; and Chancellor of the University of Jammu.

Upcoming Media Studies Center

Unveiling his broader vision for the department, Professor Dhar spoke about the creation of a media studies center which will include an oral history cell, a language laboratory and a community radio station. All these components are also in the final phase of completion.

These components, once functional, will become nodes where students can hone their necessary skills and hands-on experiences handling the latest equipment.

The people behind the creation of the journalism department

Prof. Dhar commended Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal and Dr. Vinay Thusoo for their exemplary work and commended their efforts to achieve the set goal of establishing the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Jammu.

He concluded by stating that the department will be an important feather on the university’s cap and hopefully passed out students will become its brand ambassadors in the days to come.

Prof Dhar Earlier, Prof Shyam Narayanan Lal, Head of Department of Journalism and Media Studies, explained in detail the trajectories of how the department came to be. In this context, he also highlighted the informed and active commitment of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure not only the establishment but also for its futuristic growth.

Dr. Vinay Thusoo, Coordinator of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, led the function’s proceedings and also gave a formal vote of thanks.

Who else was at the event?

Among others, Professor Naresh Padha, Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor Rajni Kant, Director, College Development Council, Professor Satnam Kour, Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Professor Pankaj Srivastav, Chairman, JUTA, Professor Prakash Anathal, Dean of Student Welfare, Sanjeev Mahajan, Registrar and Joint Administrator, GZSAC, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Special Secretary to the Vice Chancellor, Dr Dauood Iqbal Baba, Director, Sports and Physical Education, Dr Imran Farooq, PRO At VC, Suresh Sharma, Executive Engineer and Dr. Akhilesh Sharma, Officer Laisasom and students of the Department were also present on this occasion.

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Masters in Media Studies and Communication programs take different forms depending on your specific interests in journalism, marketing, and social media. Here are five questions to ask yourself to choose the right program for you. As with any graduate program, be sure to prioritize your professional interests over any perceived rankings.

As a candidate, what do you bring to the table? Highly selective programs are attractive to college graduates with liberal arts degrees. They may require demanding essays and they usually ask for writing samples. It also helps to have experience (even if unpaid) in advertising, creative writing, journalism, marketing, or public relations. While neither specific courses in communications or marketing nor test scores are usually prerequisites for admission, it certainly helps to demonstrate strong writing skills and a basic understanding of demographics and statistics.

What technology do you want to use to become a better journalist, writer or publisher? Programs may specialize or favor particular technologies that you will need to become familiar with and, throughout the program, become an expert. Make sure the technology and courses match your interests. For example, if you are interested in video, you might want to consider a Masters in Journalism program that will teach you how to use video and web tools to become a better journalist.

Do you want to become a social media director? Then you might want to consider a master’s program in areas such as integrated marketing communications or strategic communications. These programs teach you how to design websites, choose social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram, develop campaigns to drive customers to your site and platforms, and use analytics to measure effectiveness and return. on investment of your social media mix.

Do you want to use the tools of social media to be a successful marketing manager, but also be able to focus on other aspects of marketing such as advertising or brand management? Then you need a program that teaches you advertising practices and strategies, market research, consumer behavior, product management, and communications strategies for print, radio, and television as well as social media. You also need to know how to determine the effectiveness and ROI of your overall marketing strategy.

What support does your program offer after graduation? The course is a springboard to your career. Ideally, the program you choose should also offer continuing education through live and virtual classes and events after you graduate. There should also be a strong and well-connected alumni network who will be interested in helping you grow. While these will come in handy after you graduate, remember that your mastery is also about building your own network. The contacts you make in your program and through continuing education will help you build a network that will support you for life.

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Would you like to learn more about transferring your academic career to Zhejiang University (ZJU)? If that is the case, Register for our Careers in China webinar mini-series to have the chance to meet ZJU representatives and discuss the latest opportunities there.

Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of the best institutions of higher education in China, as well as one of the oldest. Located in Hangzhou – one of the most scenic cities in China – the University is organized into seven faculties and 36 schools. ZJU has over 53,000 students, of which more than 53% are graduate students. The university currently ranks among the top three in the Chinese mainland and among the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Ranking and QS World University Rankings.

Zhejiang University’s College of Media and International Culture was established in 2006. Its journalism department, founded in 1958, is one of the earliest journalism education departments in China. According to the QS World University Rankings 2019, the College is ranked among the top 150 in the world and among the top 5 in the Chinese mainland for communication and media studies. The College is seeking candidates for the following positions starting in fall 2019.

1. Teacher

Responsibilities:

Applicants should have a national/international reputation, high energy, enthusiasm, and vision for advancing an academic field. Applicants must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research program, produce quality research outputs, and acquire competitive external funding.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD in the fields mentioned above, hold an associate professor position or above, have a strong track record of research publications in reputable communication and/or other social science journals .

Remuneration:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A benefits package, including housing allowance and start-up fund, will be offered.

2. Contact details

Applications should include a letter of interest, resume and three confidential letters of recommendation. All application materials should be sent electronically and confidentially to

Contact: Ms Pan

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone : +86-571-87075138

All application materials will be discarded after the end of the recruitment exercise. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University reserves the right not to make appointments for advertised positions, and the appointment will be made under the terms and conditions applicable at the time of the offer.

The UIC is calling for applications for this position, which should be filled in September 2022:

Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Interactive Media Studies (Ref: GS220304)

job description

The MA in Interactive Media Studies program seeks a candidate with expertise in the field of interactive media communication. The candidate must teach courses in the areas including, but not limited to: communication theory, social media, interactive media, globalization of media and communication, political communication, etc.

Job requirement

All applicants must hold a PhD in communication or media studies with a strong research background in a related discipline. Successful applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching. Fluency in Chinese and English is required. Work experience in a related industry is preferred. Academic rank will be determined based on the experience and achievements of the successful candidate.

Advantage

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Social benefits include housing allowance, holidays and social insurance.

Appointment conditions

Appointment to this position will initially be on a two-year fixed-term contract. Continuation of the commitment beyond the initial mandate will be subject to mutual agreement. The College reserves the right not to fill these positions or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation.

Application Procedures

*Please complete the job application form and upload the requested documents online: https://hrapp.uic.edu.cn/recruit/job/vacancy/JobDetail/619.

* If you have not submitted your application online, please email your application to [email protected]. Applications should include a resume and a completed “Job Application Form” which can be downloaded from https://hro.uic.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Application_Procedure.htm. Please indicate the position for which you are applying, including area of ​​expertise, level and reference number.

The College reserves the right not to fill this position, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation.

Department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies

Deadline: Jul 5, 2022

Start date: September 1, 2022, or later as agreed

Type of employment: full time

Working area: Science and research | Education and schooling

MASARYK UNIVERSITY

THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF STUDIES INVITES APPLICATIONS for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Studies and Journalism

Degree: 20 to 40 hours / week

Begin: September 1, 2022, or later as agreed

Deadline: July 5, 2022

Job description:

• education in the Czech language, in bachelor’s and master’s programmes;
• supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses;
• academic research and publishing;

Qualifications and skills required:

• PhD or its equivalent in media studies or related disciplines;
• focus on teaching and research in the field of media studies and mass communication;
• relevant publications;
• ability to provide instruction in Czech and English;
• an ability to work in a team;
• a capacity for future individual professional development.

With us you get:

• the background of a prestigious and successful institution;
• a motivating and friendly environment;
• support for professional and personal development.

Attachments to applications:

• cover letter;
• detailed proposal of 1 theoretical course for undergraduate students of the study program in English, Politics, media and communication; 1 theoretical course for graduate students in media studies and journalism in the Czech language; and 1 theoretical course for graduate students in media studies and journalism in English;
• CV and copy of study documents and related certificates;
• list of publications (including citations);
• list of research projects that the candidate has conducted or participated in over the past 5 years;
• list of courses taught by the candidate and list of theses supervised by the candidate;
• list of international conferences and internships attended by the candidate.

Please use the online application form to apply for the competition.

Deadline: 05.07.2022

Information about the Department of Media Studies and Journalism: http://medzur.fss.muni.cz

He is remembered at SC&I; for his infectious laughter, propensity to sing along, and great voice on the radio, as he is for being a much-loved longtime faculty member, colleague, and mentor. for countless students and alumni. , in particular journalists, who have sought his opinions and advice.

Roger Cohen RC’65, Distinguished Faculty Member of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, died on July 18, 2022 at age 79, leaving behind his family, including his wife Debbie (they had been married for 54 years); the children Jonathan and Joanna; daughter-in-law Miroslawa Jablsonski-Cohen; son-in-law Robert Butler; and five grandchildren: Stephanie, Sarah, Matthew, Radek and Jonah.

In addition to his family, Cohen also leaves behind many former and current SC&I; and Rutgers colleagues and alumni who were his close friends and will mourn his loss deeply.

Professor of Professional Practice and Director of the Undergraduate Program in Journalism and Media Studies, Steve Miller said:There are no words to adequately describe what Roger Cohen meant to the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, to the School of Communication and Information, to Rutgers University, and to the thousands of students whose lives he touched.

According to his obituary, Cohen, who was born in Paterson, NJ, earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Rutgers College in 1965. His professional career at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and SC&I; spanned 34 years, beginning in 1969 when he was returned to banking shortly after earning a master’s degree from Syracuse University. He retired from SC&I; in 2003.

His first job at Rutgers was in the Office of Television and Radio where he worked as coordinator of radio and television for the university.

He joined the Rutgers faculty in 1976, when the Department of Journalism and Urban Communications was established at Livingston College. There he developed and taught courses in broadcast news writing, radio production and television programming.

As part of an early 1980s reorganization of the entire Rutgers-New Brunswick campus, the School of Communication, Information and Library Science (SCILS) (now the School of Communication and Information ) was created in 1982 by the merger of three units, including the Department of Journalism and Urban Communications. Soon after, the department became the Department of Journalism and Mass Media. During Cohen’s years on the faculty, he served as both a tenured faculty member and, for several years, department chair.

Cohen also contributed to the university in many other significant ways. He was the first on-air game announcer for Rutgers Basketball. He was the moderator of “The Rutgers Forum”, a public affairs program on WABC channel 7 and WNET channel 13. The highlight of that role for him, his family wrote, was moderating the programme’s 1,500th broadcast, when he interviewed the four new living Governors of Jersey. In 2013, Cohen received the Livingston Legacy Award from the Livingston Alumni Association.

His favorite part of his role at SC&I;, his family wrote, was the time he spent teaching and mentoring students, some of whom he remained in contact with throughout his life.

Among the tweets posted to the SC&I; Twitter feed honoring Cohen and celebrating his life include:

Forgotten Champions (@ForgottenChamp1), the oRutgers 1982 AIAW Women’s Basketball Championship documentary official Twitter accounttweeted: “As @RAANew Brunswick members, @WRSU alums and former students of Roger, the producers of our film also offer you our most sincere condolences. While putting the film together, we came across some of Roger’s work, and we share it here. May Roger’s memory be a blessing! (Editor’s note: the video is also posted below).

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (@RUAthletics), tweeted: “We mourn the loss of retired Rutgers faculty member Roger Cohen who served as a basketball PA announcer for many years.”

Alumnus Mike Barber ‘JMS01, a beaten Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch, tweeted: “It is with sadness that I learn of the death of my former @RutgersCommInfo Professor Roger Cohen. He was the intersection of journalism and athletics for me – and for so many others in RU – and I wouldn’t be where I am today without him…”

The Rutgers Alumni Association tweeted: “Rutgers College graduate, Loyal Son Award recipient, Livingston Alumni Association Legacy Award recipient and @RutgersCommInfo An award for excellence in journalism and media studies, Roger’s imprint on Rutgers will be felt for decades. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at bloomfieldcoopermanalapan.com for her family. #ScarletForever.”

“Hard to believe Roger retired in 2003. I loved his voice at the RAC. Great teacher, mentor, teacher and a great man,” said Central Jersey Sports Radio @CJSportsRadio.

@WRSU, the Rutgers University radio station posted: “Our deepest condolences to the family of longtime Roger Cohen @RutgersU teacher at @RutgersCommInfomentor to so many journalists, board member of WRSU radio, voice of PA @RutgersMBB and @RutgersWBB, and more. Roger, we will miss you! @WRSUsports.

Mike Pavlichko, who is WRSU’s broadcast administrator and part-time lecturer at SC&I;, is one of Cohen’s former students.

Professor of Journalism and Media Studies, John V. Pavlik, said:Roger provided so many years of wonderful leadership to the department. And he was an inspiration to all of us. Roger will be greatly missed.

Emeritus Professor of Library and Information Science, James Anderson, wrote, “Roger…was so good at bringing joy and good news into all of our lives.”

More information about Cohen can be found in his obituary.

Learn more about the Journalism and Media Studies department at the School of Communication and Information on the website.

Photos by Cohen courtesy of the Livingston Legacy Award video created by the Livingston Alumni Association.

Pictured (middle photo): Roger Cohen interviewing Brendan T. Byrne, former Governor of New Jersey.

Video by Forgotten Champions (@ForgottenChamp1), the oOfficial Twitter account for the Rutgers 1982 AIAW Women’s Basketball Championship documentary.