Networked Media Culture (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to work in a networked, global world. Student is able to recognize the dynamics and conditions of business and work. The student knows different means of profiling her/himself on the global professional and work in networks. Student is able to use social and open media in a professional way in media production.

Content (course unit)

Practical exercises with social media. Economy, society and culture in the networked world. Media convergence. Open access, open media, funding models. Established and new revenue models. Sustainable development.

Location and time

Monday 6.9. at 13-15 Hybrid meeting: room 30014 in Mediapolis AND Zoom
Introduction. Learning goals, assignments and schedule.
Monday 20.9. at 13-15 What is "networking"? How to develop my professional network?
Monday 27.9. Networking spaces - professional HUBs and start-up communities (time to be confirmed)
During autumn semester professional events, hybrid or in person.
Monday 1.11. at 13-15 Organisations supporting professional networking. Visiting lecturer TBA.
Monday 29.11. 13-15 Last meeting, reports and feedback.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Active participation in contact lessons, participating events, reporting with background and research, blog text.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Online meetings (optional 3-4 contact meetings depending on the situation)
Participating professional conferences and events, social media communities.
Final report and feedback.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Participation at contact meetings less than 3, no in-depth report, no activity with social media.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Participation, activity and appropriate reports.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Active participation, excellent and creativity with reports and blog posts.