Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010 A.A. 2008/2009

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
L-LIN/01
12
A
L-LIN/12
12
A
L-FIL-LET/12
6
A
M-STO/04
6
B
L-ART/05
6
B
L-ART/07
6
A
INF/01
3
F
INF/01
English B2
3
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
M-DEA/01
12
B/C
M-FIL/01 ,M-FIL/03
6
A
INF/01
6
B
L-ART/06
12
A
SPS/07 ,SPS/08
6
B
SECS-P/10
1 module among the following
6
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
M-PSI/06
6
B
M-PSI/05
Second foreign language B1 CB Test
6
E
-
6
E
-
6
E
-
6
E
-

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
IUS/10
12
B/C
L-LIN/02 ,M-FIL/02
6
B
SPS/01
2 modules among the following
6
C
M-FIL/04
6
C
L-FIL-LET/14
6
C
L-FIL-LET/11
6
C
L-LIN/10
6
C
L-ART/02
6
C
M-STO/06
6
C
L-ART/04
6
C
M-STO/08
6
C
L-FIL-LET/10
6
C
M-STO/08
6
C
M-STO/08
Final exam
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Further activities
6
F
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations
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padvanced
mMasterful

Theories and Techniques of Multimedia Journalism  (2026/2027)

Teaching code

4S012419

Teacher

Paolo Dal Ben

Coordinator

Paolo Dal Ben

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-STO/08 - ARCHIVAL SCIENCE, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LIBRARIANSHIP

Period

2 A, 2 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The Course analyzes the theoretical and technical aspects of the journalistic text produced and influenced by new media and offers students the minimum and essential tools to analyze and produce digital and multimedia contents (journalistic and informative). The focus of the course is the analysis of the main production models of information, from printed paper to online information. Particular attention is given to the multimedia writing techniques typical of digital information and social networks.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Use of basic computer writing software only

Program

COURSE CONTENT The criteria of journalism: information, news and communication. The general characteristics of digital. --- Technology, multimedia and identity. What changes in relationships and in the way of doing journalism and information with the transition from analog to digital? Internet: history and examples. --- What changes in personal relationships and in the way of doing journalism and information with the transition from analog to digital technology? Internet: history and examples. ---- Representation, communication and journalism with new media: Text, visuality, interactivity, sharing. The characteristics of a multimedia journalistic text: completeness, diversity of languages, interactivity and speed. --- Experiences. The characteristics of a multimedia journalistic text: interactive infographics and visual data journalism Examples of journalistic text in general and multimedia in particular. Principles and tools. Software and online and open source tools. --- Testimonials of a social media journalist. Multimedia Storytelling Journalism - the different forms of multimedia journalism: from online newspapers to blogs and videos. --- Experiences: how to produce a journalistic video storytelling. Journalism and social networks: which ones to use and how to use them. Shared and journalistic management of data and images. First forms of AI applied to journalistic production. ---

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lectures and (in some cases) assignments to do at home

Learning assessment procedures

The exam is oral but also requires students to create a multimedia hypertext to be prepared at home by following the instructions and guidelines explained and dealt with in class and in the course materials. This thesis will be discussed during the exam where the knowledge of the theoretical part of the course will also be tested.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The final evaluation will therefore take into account a practical part (40%) of a theoretical one (40%) and participation in class (20%) which for non-attending students will be calculated with some additional materials.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Practical part or multimedia article to be prepared at home (40%), a theoretical part (40%) and participation in class or for non-attending students (the book by L. Floridi, The Fourth Revolution) 20%

Exam language

italiano