Innovation in Practice: A Visit to Media Lab Bayern
Authors . Excursions . Germany . MediaOne of the absolute highlights of this whole course for me was our visit to Media Lab Bayern. It gave me a feeling more like stepping into a space where media, creativity, and tech were all just vibing together. The vibe was super chill but also buzzing with ideas. We got to see where people are
Reflection on the Semester
ExcursionsMy second semester of Media Institutions finished as fast as it started and now I have another possibility to reflect on the course and give you, the readers, the chance to get to know a few interesting findings about this semester’s field trips and journalist visits. This semester provided us with some new places and
Media School Bayern and its potential
ExcursionsThe Media School Bayern is one of a kind schools in Bavaria, being a non-profit educational institution and offering fully free training in journalistic practices, audio and video editing and radio broadcasting. Created in 1995, the institution has its roots in both Munich and Nuremberg and over time became the foundation to two student broadcasting
Mediaschool Bayern: Fostering Media Education and Pluralism
Authors . Excursions . Media . Media influence . UncategorizedBy Sangnan Hua In an era where media literacy and diverse journalism are vital for a healthy democracy, Mediaschool Bayern has emerged as a unique institution in Germany’s media landscape. Founded in Bavaria as a non-profit training organization, Mediaschool Bayern operates non-commercial radio and television channels that serve as live laboratories for aspiring media makers.
Inside the Newsroom: My field trip to TZ & SZ
Authors . Excursions . MediaA few weeks ago, I got a great opportunity to visit two very different media organisations in Munich: die tageszeitung (TZ) and Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ). As a student who’s always been curious about how journalism works from the inside, not just what we read, but how it’s made, this field trip felt like a rare opportunity to step
A Tale of Two Papers
City life . Excursions . Germany . Media . Student lifeMy recent visits to two vital pillars of Munich’s Media landscape offered a fascinating approach to German journalism. While both are giants in their own right, their methods and priorities couldn’t be more distinct, each offering unique strengths. Local Roots vs. Political Heart This past month I’ve got lucky enough to visit two headquarters of
Experiencing the World of Media
Excursions . Germany . Media . UncategorizedWe recently went on some field trips as a class, which I think we all really enjoyed,. They gave us an interesting and insightful look into what it might be like to work in the world of media. For me, it was my first real experience inside a newsroom or print house, seeing media and
A Look Behind The Headlines: Visiting the Süddeutsche Zeitung Printery
ExcursionsReturning to the Süddeutsche Zeitung printery this semester felt like a déjà vu, but in a good way. Having personally already visited it in the winter semester with our old class, I knew my way around, the sounds of the machines and the almost unnoticeable moves of the lift that was taking us to the
The Press in motion: Touring Munich’s Newsroom
ExcursionsStepping into the heart of Munich’s media landscape felt like opening a time capsule, while simultaneously looking into the future. Our field trips to the Bayern Pressehaus—home to tz and Münchener Merkur—and the Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) printing center were eye-opening journeys into the mechanisms, missions, and challenges of modern journalism. First Stop: Bayern Pressehaus Walking up to the conference room in Bayern
My Munich story, round 2
Culture . Excursions . Germany . Spain . Student life . UncategorizedBack for another round! My first winter semester in Munich was fantastic, and I’m thrilled to be starting my second. For those who don’t know me, I’m Marcos, a 22-year-old spaniard; someone who enjoys a good time and comes from Cullera, a little fishing town 40 minutes south of Valencia. Born and raised in a