Next edition: November 22, 2024 – February 8, 2025
The Journalism School of Luiss Guido Carli University organizes an executive course in multimedia journalism, directed by Alessandro De Angelis. This program offers an experience designed to prepare professionals for the new challenges in journalism, information, and multimedia communication. Through interactive and practical lessons, you will acquire skills to master new technologies and analytical tools in the fields of information and communication. You will explore the latest digital trends and learn to use the most modern tools and platforms for creating and disseminating engaging multimedia content.
Course Objectives include training in multimedia storytelling, journalistic ethics, and strategic communication, aiming to provide an in-depth understanding of information and media mechanisms, including their interaction with and impact on society. You will develop skills in political journalism and digital writing, build analytical skills in source research, and learn to detect disinformation and political propaganda. Participants will gain an understanding of journalistic ethics and digital information, delve into issues related to privacy, data security, and freedom of the press, and study advanced strategies for influencing public opinion and managing corporate reputation. With the support of experts, professors, and industry professionals, participants will explore effective tactics to drive debate, create engaging narratives, and build strong relationships with the audience.
Students will be part of the Luiss alumni network which offers the opportunity to connect with former students. A valuable network of contacts for expanding one’s professional connections, mentoring and discovering opportunities for collaboration, as well as taking part in exclusive events, workshops, seminars and conferences covering a wide range of topics, such as the latest trends in the sector, the skills required by the job market or entrepreneurship. The lecturers include Alessandro De Angelis, Deputy Editor HuffPost and Executive Course Director, Monica Maggioni, Director and former RAI President, Corrado Formigli, Piazzapulita presenter, Gianni Riotta, Luiss Master in Journalism Director, Giorgia Cardinaletti, TG1 journalist, Simona Sala, Rai Radio 2 Director, Andrea Salerno, La7 Director and Maurizio Molinari, la Repubblica.
The course comprises 72 hours of face-to-face teaching and 10 university credits (CFU).
Methods of delivery
The executive course is delivered face-to-face in Rome at the Luiss premises in Viale Pola, 12; in classroom 10. For those who cannot physically attend, lessons are broadcast live on the Webex platform. Courses will be held on Fridays from 14.00 to 18.00 and on Saturdays from 9.00 to 18.00.
Application and Participation
Candidates with a three-year degree, a master’s degree, an old university degree or another university qualification obtained abroad and recognised as equivalent may be admitted to the Executive Course. Admission to the Executive Course is subject to a positive evaluation of the candidate’s curriculum.
In order to participate in the admission procedures, you need to fill in the online application by attaching the following documents:
Curriculum vitae.
Copy of identity document.
Certificate or self-certification of degree.
The registration fee is 3,000.00 Euro
Three full-coverage scholarships available
For this second edition, Luiss is offering three full-coverage scholarships (€3,000), which will enable three of the most deserving candidates to attend the course at no subscription cost
How to apply for scholarships?
It is very simple: there is no need for a separate application for scholarships. Everyone who registers for the course by 8 November 2024 will automatically be considered for the scholarship selection. Therefore, by completing your registration for the master’s course, you are automatically eligible to receive one of the three scholarships available
Selection Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on a meritocratic basis, assessing candidates on the basis of their CV and an interview. Candidates who demonstrate the greatest talent, motivation and potential will be selected.
Module I (22-23 November 2024)
Technique and evolution of journalism
Lecturers: Gianni Riotta, Alessandro De Angelis, Monica Maggioni
Module II (29-30 November 2024)
How newspapers are made and how they change
Chronicle
Lecturers: Maurizio Molinari, Corrado Corradi, Gianna Fregonara, Stefano Costantini
Module III (6-7 December 2024)
Broadcast Journalism
Lecturers: Andrea Montanari, Edoardo Buffoni, Simone Sala
Module IV (13-14 December 2024)
From the Crisis of the Republic of Parties to the Birth of the Republic of Anti-Politics (1978-1994)
Press and Communication
News and judiciary
Television as a business
Lecturers: Gaetano Quagliarello, Adriano Dossi, Fiorenza Sarzanini, Marco Ghigliani)
Module V (10-11 January 2025)
From glue to Facebook, how political communication is changing
Communication and digital geopolitics
The institutional communication of the regions
News and judiciary
Television journalism
Lecturers: Claudio Velardi, Antonio Deruda, Fiorenza Sarzanini, Corrado Formigli
Module VI (17-18 January 2025)
Politics and anti-politics, from the Second to the Third Republic (1994-2023)
Press office and communication
AI in communication
Lecturers: Gaetano Quagliariello, Bianca Minniti, Adriano Dossi, Colin Porlezza
Module VII (24-25 January 2025)
Communicating science and technology
Journalism and platforms: communicating on social media
TV Journalism
Podcasts
Lecturers: Stefano Amoroso, Marianna Bruschi, Gian Marco Passerini, Giorgia Cardinaletti, Francesca Milano
Workshops
Module VIII (31 January – 1 February 2025)
Foreign
Economic Journalism
Election Campaign Case Studies
Television Journalism
Lecturers: Alberto Flores d’Arcais, Giuseppe Colombo, Luigi Crespi, Giovanni Minol
Module IX (7-8 February 2025)
The communication of major international events. The G7 and G20 case studies
Corporate and Crisis Communication
Lecturers: Antonio Deruda, Gianluca Giansante, TBC (Bank of Italy)
More information
For more information on the course, you can write to the Secretariat at CORSIEXECUTIVE@LUISS.IT