| Module Title |
Best Practice |
| Module Code |
ICT1038 (ITS: CM359) |
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Faculty |
Communications |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
Best Practice is designed to offer students insights into industry and the wider multimedia production landscape.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between theory and practice;
Demonstrate increased familiarity with industry practices and processes;
Demonstrate competency in evaluating and analysing the roles in production in media industries
2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the professional, industrial and creative practices specific to the multimedia industries; • Demonstrate a critical awareness of the visual and aural influences and range of productions within the field; • Understand the complexities and ongoing development of content, form and technology; • Understand the intersections between traditional skills and knowledge with new developments in the field, especially in the fast-moving digital arena
3. Write up and maintain a weekly reflective diary to demonstrate key learning experiences from each session
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Presentations on diverse applications and potential in digital industries | | Online activity | 40 | Research of areas related to presentations | | Directed learning | 11 | Attendance at cultural events to include theatre, film, performance, trade-fairs | | Independent Study | 50 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10998 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Miriam Judge | Module Teacher | Marcos Dias |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reflective journal | a week-by-week account indicating intellectual progress; critical responses to wider digital cultural environment; applications and links between presentations, topics and projects | 100% | Week 12 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Kelleher, D, and Murray, K,: 2007, Information Technology Law in Ireland, Butterworth, Dublin, Dublin,
- Chapman, J: 2009, Digital Multimedia,,
- Deuze, Mark: 2007, MediaWork, John Wiley & Sons,
- Cooper, A: 0, The lunatics are running the asylum,
- Bassot, Barbara: 2012, The Reflective Diary, Troubador Publishing Ltd,
- Moon, Jennifer, A.: 0, Reflection in learning & Professional Development: Theory & Practice, 2005, RoutledgeFlamer,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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