Module Details

Module Code: PUBL C4804
Module Title: Podcasting and Multi-Screen Production
Title: Podcasting and Multi-Screen Production
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator:
Module Author:: Irene McCormick
Domains:  
Module Description: To show mastery of media making and demonstrate professional media behaviours. To demonstrate knowledge of the theory underpinning media studies.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Create media texts for various contexts and audiences
LO2 Demonstrate professional behaviours common to media industries
LO3 Demonstrate a knowledge of the theories, concepts and methods that underpin media creation and approaches
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Podcasting and audio storytelling
Audio storytelling • radio performance, • running an production • radio techniques • taking briefs • building narratives • podcasting
Video and visual storytelling
• How to pre-produce and post produce video • Research/taking a brief • creating and editing video • executive decision making • making video for online platforms • building narratives • vlogging
Professional behaviours
• taking a brief • professional relationships • stages of production • working with an executive • deadlines and housekeeping • presenting at showcase
Media theory and practice
• Theories of radio • theories of video, visual arts and film • media viewings and critique •
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Theory and viewing exercises examined through open book test(s)
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students assessed on video and audio artefacts created
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Students engage with theory and best practice in media making, pre-productiong and design in class. Every Week 1.00 1
Lab/Lecture Contact Students develop and create media projects that result in artefacts. Students engage with media texts. Every Week 3.00 3
Assignment Non Contact Students work on their assignments. Making media artefacts or preparing for open resource tests. Every Week 3.67 3.6700000762939502
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kristen Meinzer. (2019), So You Want to Start a Podcast, William Morrow, p.224, [ISBN: 9780062936677].
  • Martin Spinelli,Lance Dann. (2019), Podcasting, Bloomsbury Academic, p.272, [ISBN: 9781501328688].
  • Amy Schmittauer. Vlog Like a Boss, [ISBN: 1946114162].
  • Toby Miller,Marwan M. Kraidy. (2016), Global Media Studies, Polity, p.256, [ISBN: 0745644325].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Berger. (2008), Ways of Seeing, Penguin UK, p.165, [ISBN: 014103579X].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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