Media Theories and Their AnalysisLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The students know key theories in audiovisual narration and expression. They know which factors affect forming and receiving a meaning. They know the concept of genre and the ways it is used. They can also critically evaluate media products. They can analyze an audiovisual media product on a small scale. The students know how the theories are linked with their own field of specialization.

Content

Theories of audiovisual narration and expression
Genre theories
Theories on receiving and initiating meaning
Applying theoretical knowledge to the analysis of media products

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Participating the lectures.  Exercises done, some shortages.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participating to the lectures. Ability to adapt.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participating to the lectures.  Ability to adapt and reflect. Exercises done with new knowledge to the subject. 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completing the course with a pass grade requires that a student has met the objectives of the course as defined in the course implementation.