Core Module Information
Module title: Media and Communication Content Project

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

Module code: JAC10133
Module leader: Pauline Miller Judd
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:

On this module you will develop and complete a professional-level communication project and artefact/content, which is informed by an aspect of the research you developed in your dissertation. You will identify an appropriate project and establish an effective and creative solution that addresses and answers the issues raised by your initial dissertation research. You will then undertake appropriate additional research, including market research, during the module to inform and create practical outcomes. Your final work will include a full communication strategy as well as a final artefact/content. Artefacts could include strategies or content such as Brand Management Strategies; Advertising or Public Relations Campaigns; Consumer Engagement Strategies; Digital Strategies; podcasts or social media content.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop a professional level project brief explicitly qualified with underpinning research.

LO2: Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of your individual or team’s completed research and apply this to the development of your content project.

LO3: Collect, analyse and evaluate additional market research specific to the project brief.

LO4: Be creative in developing a media and communication project that effectively addresses your project brief.

LO5: Critically evaluate your work to date and its effectiveness.

LO6: Organise and present information in a logical and coherent manner which is tailored to your audience.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pauline Miller Judd
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 6 Initial seminar sessions will introduce the module and key theories/models of creativity and reflection. These sessions will include discussion and practical activities. To support diverse needs, activities may be undertaken in groups or individually.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 10 Small student groups will lead practical creative workshops on different elements of media and communication content creation.
Online Guided independent study 169 You will develop a media and communication strategy and appropriate content. This is informed by appropriate research undertaken during the module.
Online Guided independent study 15 During reading week you will work on your interim pitch presentation.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 8 HOURS= 10 minutes You will present your work in progress. You will present your research to date, your target audience and your situational analysis, as well as proposed communication objectives. This enables you to receive formative feedback and provides a foundation for your final strategy and content. You will be given the choice of doing your presentation face to face or recorded. Alternative formats to the assessment are available in discussion with the Module Leader.
Oral Presentation 70 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 14 HOURS= 15 minutes You will present your final project, highlighting how it developed from your first presentation and presenting the full communication strategy and the artefact/content. In your presentation you will also reflect on the process you have undertaken. You will be given the choice of doing your presentation face to face or recorded. You will also submit digital copies of your presentation slides/content. Alternative formats are available in discussion with the Module Leader.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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