Course syllabus spring 2018
Course syllabus spring 2018
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
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)
Level
Advanced level
Main field
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.