Media and Audio Communication BA (Hons)
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Bachelor's degree
In Winchester
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Winchester
The programme uses critical academic perspectives to study media and communication processes with a particular focus on audio communication. Students learn to use these concepts and ideas to develop practical solutions for work-relevant projects.Year 1 is foundational and introduces the academic study of media, developing core skills and understanding in the use of media across a variety of contexts. There is a particular focus upon the impact of digital technologies as new and old media converge.In Year 2, students take core modules in theory and research alongside specialist modules in popular music and podcasting, and a range of optional modules. The Work Placement module gives students the chance to think carefully about their graduate exit strategy and what they need to do to achieve the career they want, including careers in radio and audio production.In the final year, students gain experience management, and undertake an Extended Independent Study which allows them to study particular topics of their own choosing, related either to radio or other aspects of media and communication. There is a range of theoretical and practical optional modules to choose from.FacilitiesOpen 24 hours a day, the Multimedia Centre offers outstanding industry-standard facilities including two HD TV studios with green screens, a newsroom, a computerised radio studio, and facilities for multitrack audio recording. A wide range of equipment is available and the Centre is an Apple Certified Training Centre.
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Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 300 hours Independent learning: 900 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours Independent learning: 948 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours Independent learning: 948...
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Subjects
- Radio
- Podcasting
- Communication Training
- Media
- Music
Course programme
Core modules:
- Key Concepts in Media and Communications
- Media in the Twenty-first Century
- Manipulating Media
Optional modules:
- Image 1 and 2
- Media Skills 1 and 2
- Reading Film
- Film History
Core modules:
- Exploring Media Theory
- Methodologies in Media Research
- Work Placement
- Popular Music and Society
- Podcasting: Theory and Practice
- Social Media
Optional modules:
- Undertaking Media Research
- Volunteering
- Community Media
- Advertising and Branding
- Games Cultures
- Media Campaign Management
- Media and the Making of the Modern World
- Copywriting
- Analysing Journalism
- Feature Writing
- Graduate Careers and Journalism
- Playtime: Gamification and Making Work Fun
Core modules:
- Extended Independent Study
- Popular Music Culture and Politics
- Audio Cultures
Optional modules:
- Television Drama in Context
- Consuming and Regulating Media
- Crime Media Culture
- Culture Jamming
- Drugs Media Culture
- Fantasy, Desire and Sexuality
- The Male Body
- Media and Education
- Media Solutions
- Media Spectacles
- News Media War and Conflict
- Politics and the Media
- Contemporary Culture: Cyberculture
- The Zombie Apocalypse
- Contemporary Culture: Post-modern Culture
- Working in Magazine Journalism
- Documentary and Photojournalism
- Radio and Development
- Social Media Advertising and Branding
- Dark Side of the Net
For further information about modules, please view the course leaflet (see right hand side).
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.
Media and Audio Communication BA (Hons)