Bringing together theory and practice, this collection critically examines emerging conceptual, methodological and production frameworks for the study of immersive journalism.
Having first begun in academia, the practice of virtual reality/360˚ video immersive journalism has seen a steep rise in the professional arena in recent years. Uniting contributions from scholars and practitioners at the cutting-edge of this vibrant field, this book provides a summary of the history, development and key debates in immersive journalism and considers issues such as conceptualising and researching immersive journalism, teaching and producing immersive journalism, and situating immersive journalism in a wider theoretical and ethical context. Each chapter introduces readers to the key terms and concepts in that area and provides study questions to help them engage with the text.
Encouraging further enquiry and theorisation, and experimental design and production, Insights on Immersive Journalism is an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in Immersive Journalism and Media.
Author(s): Ana Luisa Sánchez Laws
Series: Journalism Insights
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 184
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Contributors
Preface
Introduction
Part I: Practicing and Teaching Immersive Journalism
Part II: Researching Immersive Journalism
Part III: Critical Views On Immersive Journalism
References
Part I Practicing and Teaching Immersive Journalism
1 A Prospective Analysis of Immersive Journalism From the Perspective of Experts
Methods
Results
The Strengths of Immersive Journalism
Weaknesses of Immersive Journalism
Applications of Immersive Journalism
Best Practices for Producing Immersive Journalism
Challenges Facing Immersive Journalism
How to Overcome Challenges
The Future of Immersive Journalism
Immersive Journalism Considering the (Imminent) Arrival of the Metaverse
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Notes
References
2 Screenplay Writing for Immersive Journalism
Introduction: Journalism as Storytelling
The Unique Narrative Characteristics of Immersive Journalism
The Role of Journalism
Immersive Storytelling Practices
Ethical and Societal Dilemmas
Immersive Journalism and Its Potential for Propaganda
Summary: Screenplay for Immersive Journalism
Discussion Questions
Notes
References
3 Teaching Immersive Journalism Production
Current State of Immersive Journalism/immersive Media Education
Creating Immersive Journalism Education in Volda
Our Teaching Philosophy
Introducing UX to Journalism Education
Encouraging Transdisciplinary Innovation Within and Beyond the Classroom
Reflection-in-action
Examples
From 360o Video to 3D Reconstruction
AR Workshop
Learning to Deal With Technical Limitations
Measuring Learning Outcomes
Changes in Acceptance of New Technologies
Developing the Course in the Future: Addressing the Emotional Impact of Immersion
Discussion Questions
Notes
References
Part II Researching Immersive Journalism
4 Evolution of Immersive Journalism Research: A Scientometric Analysis
Defining Immersive Journalism
Immersive Journalism Research
Bibliometric Research From Co-Word Analysis Perspective
Method
Data Collection
Data Processing for Analysis
Keywords in Science Maps
Results
Discussion
Limitations and Suggestions
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
References
5 Main Concepts in Immersive Journalism: Immersion and Presence
Methods
The Concept of Immersion – ‘Feeling as If You Are There!’
Deconstructing the Concept of Immersion
The Concept of Presence: The Feeling of Immediate Departure From the Physical World and Arrival to the Virtual World
Deconstructing the Concept of Presence
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Note
References
Part III Critical Views On Immersive Journalism
6 Normative Questions in Immersive Journalism
Introduction
Questions of Accuracy, Objectivity and Transparency in Immersive Journalism
Continuum of Questions About Authenticity in Visual Journalism
Questions About the Affective Dimensions in Immersive Journalism
Questions of Journalistic Autonomy and User Privacy
The Future of Normative Questions in Immersive Journalism
Discussion Questions
Notes
References
7 Promises, Pitfalls and Potentials of Immersive Journalism
Promises, Premises and Pretensions: Immersive Journalism and Its Discontents
Forced Empathy, Toxic Embodiment and the Power to Manipulate: The Unavoidable Politics of Immersive Journalism
Looking Back to the Future: The Implications of Seeing, Speaking and Feeling For, as Or With the Other in ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Media
Estrangement and Participation: Doing Immersive Journalism With Brecht and Boal
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
Notes
References
8 Journalism, Technology and Truth in the Age of Digital
A New Immersivity
Digital and Digitality
Technology, Truth and the Story
Analogue, Writing and the Journalist
Writing
Journalism
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Postscript for a Vanishing Craft
Discussion Questions
References
Index
