BJ2S49 - Critical Culture 2 10 Mar 2016 - 11 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ2S49 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Culture 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Appleby | ||
| Module Team: | Paul Mallison, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100443 - media production | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 10 Mar 2016 |
| Valid To | 11 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
Introduce students to contemporary trends in global media production, distribution and exhibition;
To provide opportunity for students to evaluate these references in the context of their chosen specialism;
To develop a proposal document to inform the final year dissertation;
Develop skills in research, writing, communication; as part of transferable skills necessary in the media industries.
Content Summary
It is essential for students wishing to enter the media industry to have a current awareness and critical perspective on contemporary output and practices.
The module will allow students to study key practitioners, contemporary national and international media outputs and aid their understanding of the historical evolution and innovative characteristics of the work of writers, designers, directors/producers and craftspeople in, or associated with, contemporary media.
They will also study key technological advances and their effect on the media industry, along with discussion of writings and critiques about a range of media products.
The student will complete the module by employing appropriate methods of research and information retrieval, to shape an appropriate research proposal, showing how historical, contextual and contemporary practice influences the students’ intended specialist pathway.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Seminar | 18 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Define contemporary and emerging theoretical debates in broad subject area of ‘media’ practice or studies. |
| LO2 | Conduct academic research, analysis and evaluation of theory, debates and practice, relevant to a specific discipline. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Video Project Proposal - Critical presentation of an aspect of contemporary media production practice (3 min) | 5 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Third Year Proposal - Critical Analysis Essay of proposal project | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |