Media History (5 cr)

Objective

Students know the main developments in the history of the media that are relevant to their future profession. They understand the connections between the contemporary media environment and the history of the media. They are able to critically assess the current state of their industry and its future prospects in relation to history.

Content

Main developments in the history of the media that are relevant to their future profession (e.g., print media, film, radio, television, digital media, online media, theatre).

Aesthetic, technical, economic and social dimensions of the history of media and the connections between different media forms.

Location and time

Online course (Moodle)

Materials

To be announced during the course unit.
Further information on the Moodle workspace.

Teaching methods

Lecture (video)
Learning assignments

Employer connections

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

No alternative method of implementation.

Student workload

Independent study and assingments 135 h
- looking through course materials
- getting to understand the topics
- doing and returning assignments

Content scheduling

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have acceptable participation in class and complete the assignments to a satisfactory standard. They are familiar with some periods in the development of the media forms related to their professional field. They are able to recognize connections between historical and modern media forms from the point of view of their professional field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students actively participate in class and complete the assignments to a good standard. They are familiar with the key periods in the history of media forms related to their professional field, and are able to assess the relationship between historical and modern media forms. They recognize the impact of the historical development in their own professional field, and are able to assess its significance to their own professional activities.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students actively participate in class and complete the assignments to an excellent standard. They have a comprehensive understanding of the key periods in the history of media forms related to their professional field, and are able to assess the relationship between historical and modern media forms in a versatile way. They have a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the historical development in their own professional field, and are able to assess its significance and applicability to their own professional activities in a versatile way.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment