Postgraduate Program (M.A.) “Quality Journalism and New Technologies”
Quality Journalism and New Technologies – Master of Arts PGP examines theoretically and applied the parameters that optimize the function of Communication / Journalism with emphasis on the possibilities of digital technology. The curriculum architecture of QJNT – M.A. allows not only the transfer / application of modern know-how to students but also the research of journalism of the future. Applying the established principles of quality print media, it explores the challenges of New Media, with the aim of creating executives in the field of communication, who, having theoretical and applied knowledge, are able to ‘synchronize’ with the ever-evolving field. The QJNT M.A. (Quality Journalism & New Technologies, Master of Arts) is an action of the European Institute of Communication. The Program has ISO, is classified ‘equivalent’ (DOATAP) and has been awarded by the independent committee that annually recommends the Awards of the A.V. Botsis Foundation for the Promotion of Journalism. The initiative for Postgraduate Studies in Journalism / Communication with a Focus on New Technologies was based on the following findings: The galloping change of the journalistic landscape in our country, with the addition of non-state audiovisual media in the 90s and new technologies (Internet, Broadband, Convergence of Technologies, etc.), has fundamentally changed the ways of content production / communication, creating needs for a complex journalistic education and for Communicators with much broader knowledge, technological literacy and conscientiousness. In relation to the existing training of “communicators” in Greece (schools of Media and Journalism), ΕCI (QJNTM.A.) focuses on applied knowledge, and utilizes/combines the academic potential of Language, Communication and Informatics (ICT) sciences. It also incorporates language technologies, available through the resources of the constituent parts of the Synergy. Apart from the young graduates (with a first university degree level e.g. Bachelor), there are several executives in the Audiovisual sector and Communication / Journalism who have degrees in social sciences and want education / postgraduate degree related to their professional field, even broadening their familiarity with New Technologies. The Master of Arts program in Quality Journalism and New Technologies is bilingual, in Greek/English. The ideal candidate holds the formal qualifications, probably has membership of a Professional Association of Communication / Journalism, has a successful professional tenure or good performance in his first degree, speaks good English and is judged positively during the relevant interview. The program lasts 2 years (4 semesters of attendance) and a diploma thesis, while physical presence is required both at the DUK premises, in Krems (Vienna) and at the training meetings (studios, workshops) in Athens. Between courses, the students undertake exercises / applied assignments that they perform with the assistance of the services and laboratories of the European Communication Institute.
