Media: Elective Module 1 (Multimedia) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Media: Elective Module 1 (Multimedia)
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S2-MW1-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The module aims to present selected theoretical approaches to multimedia in contemporary culture, and – predominantly – to provide practical instruction in designing and creating original multimedia forms, the shape and scope of which depending on students' choice. The offered choice includes a course in digital game design, providing the opportunity to further develop game design competences, as well as a course in more general multimedia practices. Students learn about contemporary multimedia practices and techniques of working with multimedia, including the use of computer technologies and other creative tools used in multimedia design. Students develop skills of creative analysis of multimedia and cultural processes taking place around multimedia practices, expressing them in a creative way in their own projects.
Prerequisites:
None.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
works in a team preparing a multimedia project taking various roles in it [KM-S2-M1-M_K_1]
 FA2_K02 [2/5]
recognizes the level of their competences and knowledge; recognizes the complexity of multimedia projects, the necessity to activate and combine skills from various fields, and develops these skills independently, drawing on the accomplishments of related fields [KM-S2-M1-M_K_2]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
analyzes contemporary and historical multimedia forms as well as cultural and social processes of multimedia pervasiveness in culture consumption and participation in culture, expressing such analyses in a creative way in their multimedia projects; [KM-S2-M1-M_U_1]
 FA2_U02 [3/5] FA2_U03 [2/5] FA2_U05 [2/5]
designs and develops original multimedia projects such as short film, animated film, basic sound editing, multimedia narrative forms, digital games, etc.); creates a coherent and technically correct project together with its technical documentation; performs tasks in the field of multimedia design and production depending on the specific content of the course [KM-S2-M1-M_U_2]
 FA2_U06 [3/5]
operates specialized software and other tools used in designing selected multimedia productions [KM-S2-M1-M_U_3]
 FA2_U06 [3/5]
recognizes selected theoretical approaches which deal with multimedia in the modern world and in the modern humanities; recalls knowledge of theoretical aspects of creativity and its significance for the forms of culture consumption and participation in culture; recalls terminology used in multimedia practices and theories concerning multimedia [KM-S2-M1-M_W_1]
 FA2_W03 [3/5] FA2_W06 [3/5] FA2_W08 [3/5]
recognizes theoretical aspects of major contemporary multimedia creative practices [KM-S2-M1-M_W_2]
 FA2_W03 [2/5] FA2_W06 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Individual or group projects [KM-S2-M1-M_w_1]
Assessment of students’ multimedia design skills, based on group and individual multimedia projects
 KM-S2-M1-M_K_1 KM-S2-M1-M_K_2 KM-S2-M1-M_U_1 KM-S2-M1-M_U_2 KM-S2-M1-M_U_3 KM-S2-M1-M_W_1 KM-S2-M1-M_W_2
Student presentations or writtens assignments [KM-S2-M1-M_w_2]
Assessment of students' analytical skills, based on individual written assignments, such as essays or similar forms, or student presentations
 KM-S2-M1-M_K_1 KM-S2-M1-M_K_2 KM-S2-M1-M_U_1 KM-S2-M1-M_U_2 KM-S2-M1-M_U_3
Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-M1-M_w_3]
Assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class
 KM-S2-M1-M_K_1 KM-S2-M1-M_K_2 KM-S2-M1-M_U_1 KM-S2-M1-M_U_2 KM-S2-M1-M_U_3 KM-S2-M1-M_W_1 KM-S2-M1-M_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [KM-S2-M1-M_fs_1]
formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues; individual and group computer lab based activities, supported by the lecturer's instruction; student presentations
 30
reading assignments, own research in preparation for the in-class discussions, written assignments, student presentations, and multimedia projects
 30 Individual or group projects [KM-S2-M1-M_w_1] Student presentations or writtens assignments [KM-S2-M1-M_w_2] Control interview (optional) [KM-S2-M1-M_w_3]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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