Module Details

Module Code: MEDI C1805
Module Title: Introduction to Media Studies 1
Title: Introduction to Media Studies 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Eleanor OLeary
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to Media Studies. Students will receive training in studio-based work. The student’s oral and written communications skills will be developed.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe key theories in Media Studies
LO2 Describe features and structures of media industries
LO3 Perform TV/Radio Presentations
LO4 Develop written, analytical and media literacy skills
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
Media Industries
Media Industries, Public Service Broadcasting, Globalisation
Genre and Narrative
Narrative Theory and Structures, Genre, Radio Genre
Analysis of Media Texts
Intoduction to Semiotics and Semiotic Theory, Textual Analysis, Texts and Contexts
Studio Practice
Introduction to TV/Radio Presentation, Role of the voice, scripting
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Media performance and storytelling
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
No Practical
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 No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robert L. Hilliard. (2015), Writing for television, radio, and new media., 11th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 1285465075].
  • Gill Branston, Roy Stafford. (2010), The Media Student's Book, 5th Edition. Routledge, [ISBN: 0415558425].
  • David Hesmondhalgh.. (2013), The cultural industries, 3rd edition. Thousand Oaks, Calif; Sage, [ISBN: 9781446209264].
  • Laurie Ouellette,Jonathan Gray. (2017), Keywords for Media Studies, NYU Press, p.240, [ISBN: 9781479859610].
  • Eugenia Siapera. (2018), Understanding New Media, 2nd. Sage Publications Limited, p.336, [ISBN: 9781446297100].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
This module does not have any other resources
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