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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Catherine Johnson

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Synopsis

This module examines the development of streaming media, from an industrial, textual and audience perspective. You will explore how streaming media emerged and the impact that they have had on industries, business modules, media production and audience engagement. The module will provide you with the tools to be able to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Students will learn through lectures and seminars which will introduce the key topics and offer directed tasks to help students to deepen their understanding. Students will be expected to undertake substantial preparation for the seminars and their written coursework.  Students’ learning will be supported by the use of the University’s … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

The module introduces students to the concept of ‘streaming media’ and how it differs from earlier forms of analogue and digital media. It traces the historical development of streaming media in order to examine the disruptive impact it has had on the media industries, including platforms such as Netflix and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able to analyse the development of streaming media.
2.
be able to evaluate how streaming media differ from earlier forms of analogue and digital media.
3.
be able to recognise the impact of streaming media on the business modules, textual forms and/or audience engagement of at least one sector of the media industries.
4.
be able to appraise the major academic and industry literature relevant to the development of streaming media.
5.
be able to undertake independent research into the business models, textual forms and/or audience engagement relevant to one sector of streaming media.
6.
be able to demonstrate the capacity to communicate and present research findings to a range of stakeholders inside and outside academia, including media industries.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Project work

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The module will be graded in line with the University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Media, Journalism and Film subject area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and made available to students in module handbooks and on assessment briefs.

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