Module Descriptors
NEW MEDIA AND SOCIETY (VLE)
FTVR70407
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Viktor Gorboken
Email: V.Horboken@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 276
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 30%
- ONLINE DISCUSSION weighted at 10%
- PRESENTATION - SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Texts
Barbrook, R (2007) Imaginary Futures: From Thinking Machines to the Global Village. (Pluto Press: London)
Kung, L (2008) The Internet and the Mass Media. (Sage: London)
Lister, M et al (2003) New Media: A Critical Introduction. (Routledge: London)
Lyon, David (1988) The Information Society: Issues and Illusions (Polity Press: Oxford)
Wise, R (2000) Multimedia: A Critical Introduction. (Routledge: London)
Kung, L (2008) The Internet and the Mass Media. (Sage: London)
Lister, M et al (2003) New Media: A Critical Introduction. (Routledge: London)
Lyon, David (1988) The Information Society: Issues and Illusions (Polity Press: Oxford)
Wise, R (2000) Multimedia: A Critical Introduction. (Routledge: London)
Module Resources
A computer for accessing Blackboard, websites and electronic journals.
Course texts and course learning pack.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Course texts and course learning pack.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Additional Assessment Details
The REPORT will document the activities of a new media company or the development of a new media product and analyse these in relation to theories about new media futures. [Learning Outcomes 1,2,4]
The ESSAY will interrogate theories about new media futures in relation to the development of new communication technologies and products. [Learning Outcomes 1&3]
The PRESENTATION SEMINAR will examine relationships between media and society in relation to changes in communication technologies [Learning Outcomes 1&5]
ONLINE DISCUSSION Participation and contribution to the weekly on-line discussion board. [1,2,3&5]
The ESSAY will interrogate theories about new media futures in relation to the development of new communication technologies and products. [Learning Outcomes 1&3]
The PRESENTATION SEMINAR will examine relationships between media and society in relation to changes in communication technologies [Learning Outcomes 1&5]
ONLINE DISCUSSION Participation and contribution to the weekly on-line discussion board. [1,2,3&5]
Module Indicative Content
The course will provide an overview of the main technological changes currently occurring; how these are being funded and shaped; the development by and impact on media industries, how they might change the nature of the media and its relationship with society. Students will focus on a particular industry product or media form as a case study for illustrating these processes.
Module Learning Strategies
The main focus will be on self-instruction, within a tightly structured framework relying largely (but not exclusively) on materials supplied. Learning materials will be provided on a weekly basis via Blackboard, which provides the framework and focus for reading key texts and papers and undertaking the specific tasks set. Students will be expected to interact and share learning through the discussion board or with their tutor. The module will run over 16 weeks including 4 weeks to complete assessments.