BJ3S34 - Cultural Context – Research Project 15 Jul 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ3S34 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cultural Context – Research Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Appleby | ||
| Module Team: | Robert Campbell, Paul Appleby, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100442 - journalism | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To allow students to develop their understanding of criticism, theory and culture in relation to specific media practices
To further develop students’ abilities to produce an extended piece of written and/or audio-visual work
To explore the range of academic and critical debates surrounding particular issues in media practice
To further develop students’ critical judgement, communication skills, and confidence
Content Summary
This Cultural Context - Dissertation module provides the intellectual space at Level Six in which students will be able to undertake formal research into an area of personal interest. It also provides the student with the opportunity to explore contemporary issues in media, and in so doing help them to develop a more grounded, informed critical judgement about the relationship between media and society; and their place in it.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 |
| Seminar | 2 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Independent Study | 230 |
| Directed Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Articulate an understanding of contemporary and emerging theoretical debates and/or practice, as relevant to an aspect of the Major Media Production Project. |
| LO2 | Conductresearch,analysis,andcritical evaluation of theory, debates and/or practice,as relevant to an aspect of the Major Media Production Project. |
| LO3 | Critically reflect and self-evaluate practices and work produced throughout creation of an independent,extended study. |
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 | Presentation illustrating how the findings of their written report or AV Research Project will impact on the student’s involvement in their Major Project/s. | 5 | N/A | 10 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment | _Exercise 1 | Submission of an audio and/or visual research portfolio addressing a clearly identified aspect of media production theory or practice, that interests the student OR Submission of a properly referenced text on a clearly identified aspect of media production theory or practice that interests the student. | 0 | 5500 | 90 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| _Exercise 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |