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Emerging Media Trends (5 cr)

Code: IM00DD32-3003

General information


Enrolment period
10.07.2019 - 02.09.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.09.2019 - 13.12.2019
Implementation has ended.
Credits
1 - 5
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Media and Arts
Campus
TAMK Mediapolis
Teaching languages
English
Seats
7 - 25
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
Leena Mäkelä
Carita Forsgren
Christopher Smith
Jukka Holm
Person in charge
Carita Forsgren
Course
IM00DD32

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to:
*collect and analyze information about emerging trends in digital culture, media consumption and technologies from essential sources
*research and utilize new innovations in emerging media production

Content (course unit)

Research, emerging trends in media, media consumption and technologies, making an impact, sustainable ethics.

Location and time

TAMK Mediapolis

Exam schedules

There is no exam. Course grading is based on the various activities of each student during the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Teaching methods: Combination of lectures, discussions, problem based learning and project based learning

Learning materials

Learning materials and a list of literature will be assigned at the beginning of the course, and partly found by the students themselves

Content scheduling

SCHEDULE
4.9.2019 09.00 - 15.00 30017: Walking lecture & discussion: What is emerging media? Definitions, history, trends and contradictions (CF); 360° video production process: case example "Locked Up!"
11.09.2018 09.00 - 15.00 30017: Chris Smith: How pop culture has influenced emerging media
18.9.2019 09.00 - 15.00 30017 Aspects and possibilities of XR in contemporary art - and how it affects other fields (CF)
25.9.2019 9.00 - 11.30 30017 Problem based learning /12.30 - 15.00 Jukka Holm: VR in social and health care

2.10.2019 09.00 - 15.00 30017 Jukka Holm: Location based games (Case example Team action zone)
7.-11.10.2019 09.00 - 16.00 EMEX WEEK at Mediapolis
23.10.2019 09.00 - 15.00 30017 Final presentation and feedback day

Completion alternatives

It is possible to get marks from the course via online studies; please contact the tutor for more information on this

Practical training and working life cooperation

The course includes the EMEX project, where students are offered the chance to develop concepts and demos for Yle and German RBB.

International connections

The EMEX project included in the course is an international project between three universities in Finland, Germany and the UK.

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

Some course activity
Half of the course tasks completed correctly, or all tasks completed but lacking understanding of their content

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

Active participation in the course sessions both live and online
All the course tasks completed correctly

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

Active participation and input in the course sessions both live and online
All the course tasks completed in an excellent manner

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