Course - Introduction to Media Studies - MV1100
MV1100 - Introduction to Media Studies
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 6 days |
Course content
This course provides an introduction to core perspectives in humanities-oriented media studies as well as an overview of various media formats, their communicative affordances, and rhetorical strategies. Students are also introduced to a basic media studies vocabulary and its application. The course particularly focuses on how image, text, and sound are used within different media formats, and across different genres and platforms. Academic writing and referencing skills are practiced as an integral component of the students’ work in this course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course students will have:
- Basic knowledge of core perspectives and concepts from media studies
- General knowledge of salient media genres and formats
- Knowledge of the use of sources and academic referencing systems in media studies
Skills
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Recognize and explain core perspectives and concepts from media studies
- Develop a basic vocabulary for understanding and discussing various media forms
- Apply this vocabulary to different media genres and formats
- Make appropriate use of sources and academic referencing systems
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group supervision, and screenings.
This course may be taught in Norwegian or English, pending staff availability.
Compulsory assignments
Up to 2 tasks must be completed and approved before students can take the course exam.
The compulsory assignments are issued by the course convenor at the start of term and must be completed to receive a final assessment.
Students are required to use Blackboard actively for updates and information, in addition to other information resources of the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatoriske aktiviteter
Further on evaluation
The final assessment consists of a six-day home exam with a given problem. The answer must be 2,500-3,000 words and designed according to scientific standards.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
A list of set readings of approx. 1200 pages is provided at the start of term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MV1005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| MV1010 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Media Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-10-04Submission
2024-10-11
10:00
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"