Digital Media Technologies: Production and Literacy, 15 credits
(Digitala medieteknologier: produktion och mediekunnighet, 15 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1130MV |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Media and Communication Studies |
| Main field of study | Media and Communication Studies |
| Progressive specialisation | A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Culture and Education |
| Disciplary domain |
Humanities 75%
Technology 25% |
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | Second-cycle (Master) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Autumn semester 2018 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University on 2018-04-24 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree including 90 credits in Media and Communication Studies as the main field of study or equivalent, and English B or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
- express deepened knowledge of theoretical perspectives about digital media technologies
- nuanced and critically discuss and problematize production conditions of digital media
- nuanced and critically discuss and problematize media literacy
- apply the theoretical knowledge in his/her own analyses and media productions
- reflect upon the development of digital media technologies
- critically evaluate different theoretical perspectives about media literacy
Course content, modules and examinations
In this course knowledge and skills about the production conditions of digital media technologies are combined with a deepened knowledge and perspectives about media literacy. The emphasis of the course is on the conditions for producing and storage of searchable information and media content. The course also provides a deeper understanding of the role of computational media in order to develop critical and reflective perspectives on digital media.
Archives and Algorithms, 7.5 credits
(Arkiv och algoritmer, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
The module examines digital media technologies from a production perspective. Particular focus is to deepen the understanding of storage and availability of media content. The technical, economic and legal conditions for digital media technologies are addressed through both theoretical reflection and practical exercises.
1001, Archives and Algorithms, 7.5 credits
(Arkiv och algoritmer,
7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
Critical Media and Information Literacy, 7.5 credits
(Kritisk medie- och informationskunnighet, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
The module examines digital media technologies in relation to critical media and information literacy. Different perspectives on critical media and information literacy are provided through both theoretical reflection and practical exercises.
1002, Critical Media and Information Literacy, 7.5 credits
(Kritisk medie- och informationskunnighet,
7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
Course design
Teaching consists of lectures, seminars, practical exercises and project work, both individually and in groups. Theoretical and practical elements are integrated to train students in reflection and analysis..Examination format
The modules are examined through:
- Written exams
- Media productions
- Oral presentations
- Seminars
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Following the Vice-Chancellors decision on internationalization and grade scale at Södertörn University College (dnr: 1148-1.1.2-2018), this syllabus replaces the syllabus with course code 1106MV, with the difference that the grade system has been updated. The syllabus is determined through special order (dnr: 1774-2.1.1-2018).