Module Details

Module Code: MEDI C1617
Module Title: Media Skills
Title: Media Skills
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Jenny Russell
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to encourage students to communicate their ideas and research clearly and competently. The content will center around the structure of the Irish media industry and emerging technologies that may drive change.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Show an understanding of the Irish media landscape and its key organisations.
LO2 Students should exhibit strong communication skills.
LO3 Future Technology - Be cogniscent of the emerging technologies that may change how we work and function in media and society.
LO4 Work within a group to research and present information on a relevant topic.
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
New and Emerging Technologies in the media landscape.
Advances in new technology to include softwares, applications and / or equipment. The influence of new and emerging technologies on the media industry and landscape.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will work in groups or individually to present topics such as emerging technologies that will shape the future.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students may be asked to produce a video, screencast or online presentation, using visual tools to aid in making their points.
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 Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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