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 and
methods 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:

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
2023/4, 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)
Face To Face Lecture 12
Face To Face Tutorial 24
Independent Learning Guided independent study 164
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 80 1- 5 13 HOURS= 00.10, WORDS= 1400
Oral Presentation 20 1-5 14/15 HOURS= 00.10
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
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)
Face To Face Lecture 12
Face To Face Tutorial 24
Independent Learning Guided independent study 164
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 80 1- 5 13 HOURS= 00.10, WORDS= 1400
Oral Presentation 20 1-5 14/15 HOURS= 00.10
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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