Media and communication I
30.0 ECTS creditsThe course comprises three modules:
Module 1 Media, Culture and Society, 15 ECTS cr
The module has a practical as well as theoretical approach to the role of the documentary film in a global media context. A media theoretical perspective on the history, tradition and current role of the genre is applied in terms of place, space, social justice, ethical issues and that which is different. Various techniques of narration are also treated with a focus on digital media and the documentary film. Students learn to film, edit and about postproduction, thus given the opportunity to try different forms of narration. Students plan and create a documentary film in groups and report on how the production relates to the theoretical and narrational aspects treated in the course.
Module 2 Research Method, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students study the different steps of the research process and methodological problems involved in investigations in media and communication studies. Different methods related to the steps of the research process are introduced with an emphasis on research design, data collection methods and presentation of results rather than analysis. Ethical issues of relevance to research and development are treated. The module provides many opportunities for practical application.
Module 3 Independent Project, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students develop skills in independent academic pursuit by writing an essay in a chosen problem area with an emphasis on research design and methods application. Supervision is only provided for the duration of the course. Reregistered students are offered additional supervision if circumstances permit.
Module 1 Media, Culture and Society, 15 ECTS cr
The module has a practical as well as theoretical approach to the role of the documentary film in a global media context. A media theoretical perspective on the history, tradition and current role of the genre is applied in terms of place, space, social justice, ethical issues and that which is different. Various techniques of narration are also treated with a focus on digital media and the documentary film. Students learn to film, edit and about postproduction, thus given the opportunity to try different forms of narration. Students plan and create a documentary film in groups and report on how the production relates to the theoretical and narrational aspects treated in the course.
Module 2 Research Method, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students study the different steps of the research process and methodological problems involved in investigations in media and communication studies. Different methods related to the steps of the research process are introduced with an emphasis on research design, data collection methods and presentation of results rather than analysis. Ethical issues of relevance to research and development are treated. The module provides many opportunities for practical application.
Module 3 Independent Project, 7.5 ECTS cr
Students develop skills in independent academic pursuit by writing an essay in a chosen problem area with an emphasis on research design and methods application. Supervision is only provided for the duration of the course. Reregistered students are offered additional supervision if circumstances permit.
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
Admission to the programme Media and Communication: Communication and Global Media (SGMKV-SGGM.
Media and communication studies 45 ECTS cr from the courses MKGA02 Introduction to Media and Communication studies 15 ECTS cr, MKGA03 Text, Communication and Organisation 15 ECTS cr, MKGA71 Communication and Global Media I 30 ECTS cr, MKGB71 Communication and Global Media II 30 ECTS cr, or equivalent.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
Course code:
MKGB72
This course is included in the following programme
- Media and Communication: Communication and Global Media (studied during year 2)
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.