Core Module Information
Module title: Digital Media Content Creation

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: JAC08121
Module leader: Carolyn Scott
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Media and Humanities
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

In this module you will explore a variety of communication channels, platforms andmethods used in mass communications through analyses as well as practical work. You will explore the skills behind producing digital communication content as well as the underpinning theories. Study topics include: Communication theories; digital communication theories; identifying and understanding your audience; creating and maintaining an online presence; blogging and podcasting; using photography as a communication tool; writing for the web; building your own personal brand; Journalistic and storytelling skills including interview techniques, culture convergence, and fact checking.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop insight into a variety of digital media and communication methods.

LO2: Explore key target audiences and the relationship between communicators and their target audiences.

LO3: Review the processes by which a variety of media content is produced, distributed and consumed.

LO4: Outline a personal brand by creating content that will appeal to a targeted audience.

LO5: Manipulate content using a variety of tools.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Carolyn Scott
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 24 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 164 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 80 1- 5 13 HOURS= 00.10, WORDS= 1400 Contact Module Leader
Oral Presentation 20 1-5 14/15 HOURS= 00.10 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Carolyn Scott
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 24 TUTORIAL
Online Guided independent study 164 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 80 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 1400 Portfolio
Oral Presentation 20 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 0.1 Oral Presentation
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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