Based on the concept of collaborative media, the course examines how people today increasingly not only consume, but also design and produce media. The conditions underpinning this phenomenon are explored, as are their consequences. The main undertaking of the course is a group-based case study, in which students work strategically, conceptually, and creatively on a design-oriented project.

In this practical course students work together in groups to prototype a collaborative media production dealing with a societal challenge. In relation to the productions, lectures are given on the theoretical underpinnings of the concept of collaborative media. The course also includes practical workshops on how to create collaborative media prototypes.

After completing the course students shall be able to:

1. critically evaluate how collaborative media can best be used in different processes and contexts using relevant methods, and taking into account relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects.

2. critically discuss the concept of collaborative media and its usefulness in relation to a specific case study, in both written and verbal form

3. collaborate with peers to work strategically, conceptually, and creatively on a design-oriented project

Learning activities include lectures, seminars, and a group project. Supervision is provided in connection with the group-based case study.

1. A group case study (6 cr., LO 1 & 3)

2. A verbal group presentation (2 cr., LO 2)

3. An individual essay (7 cr., LO 1 & 2)

To pass the course, students must pass all assignments.

Three opportunities for examination are offered during the academic year. Students who have not finished the course, have the opportunity to take part in examinations the next time the course is offered. Under such circumstances, assignments are carried out according to the literature and assignments that are valid during the time the examination is carried out.

For re-examination of certain assignments, such as production assignments and group projects, certain circumstances apply since the examination of these assignments is dependent on student participation during certain periods of time and in speci?c projects. Re-examinations will be offered according to the student’s rights, but with adjustments to the speci?c assignment since it cannot be conducted in the same context as the ordinary examination.

A selection of journal articles and book chapters available via the University library's full-text databases will be added to the list of mandatory readings each term.

Malmö University provides students who participate in, or who have completed a course, with the opportunity to express their opinions and describe their experiences of the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarise the results of course evaluations. The University will also inform participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures taken in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

If a course is no longer offered, or has undergone significant changes, the students must be offered two opportunities for re-examination based on the syllabus that applied at the time of registration, for a period of one year after the changes have been implemented.

If a student has a Learning support decision, the examiner has the right to provide the student with an adapted test, or to allow the student to take the exam in a different format. The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.