Syllabus, valid from 2016-01-18

Title

Media and Communication Studies: Collaborative Media

Swedish title

Media and Communication Studies: Collaborative Media

Course code

KK642B

Credits

7.5 credits

Grading scale

UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)

Language of instruction

English

Decision-making body

Faculty of Culture and Society

Syllabus approval date

2015-11-20

Syllabus valid from

2016-01-18

Level

Advanced level

Entry requirements

Prerequisite courses for this course are: KK640B Media and Communication Studies: Key Themes in Media and Communication Studies (passed) and KK641B Media and Communication Studies: Understanding the Creative Industries (passed)

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Media and Communications Science

Progression level

A1F

Progression level in relation to degree requirements

The course is included in the main field of media and communication studies, and can be part of the degree requirements for each master's degree (60 or 120 credits).

Course objectives

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 for this are explored, as well as their consequences. A group based case study, in which students work strategically, conceptually and design-oriented with collaborative media, is carried out.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

After completing the course students shall:

1) demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the role collaborative media play in today's society

Competence and skills

After completing the course students shall:

1) demonstrate the ability verbally and in writing to report clearly and discuss the concept collaborative media and its usefulness

2) demonstrate the ability to work strategically, conceptually and design-oriented with collaborative media.

Judgement and approach

After completing the course students shall:

1) demonstrate the ability to assess how collaborative media can best be used in different processes and contexts, taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects

Learning activities

The course is web-based. It is based on lectures, either physically or digitally. Supervision is provided in connection to the group based case study.

Assessment

Students carry out a group-based case study, which is presented verbally and in writing.

Course literature and other study material

Balsamo, Anne (2011) Designing Culture. The Technological Imagination at Work. Durham: Duke University Press.

Löwgren, Jonas and Bo Reimer (2013) Collaborative Media: Production, Consumption, and Design Interventions. Cambridge: The MIT Press.

Prototyping Futures (2012) Malmö: Medea, Malmö University (available via http://medea.mah.se/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/prototyping-futures-featured2.jpg).

Shirky, Clay (2011) Cognitive Surplus. How Technology Makes Consumers into Collaborators. New York: Penguin Books.

Other relevant articles are used in addition to the listed literature.

Course evaluation

Written course evaluation carried out at the end of the course.