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Basics of media educationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SO00AD40

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

You are familiar with the theoretical background, concepts, definitions and essential types of media education.
You have an understanding of the outcomes of media education and a vision of implementing them.
You can critically assess your own relation to the media and have means to develop your skills in media literacy.
You are familiar with the (social) media production equipment available.
You are able to create a small media production.

Content

What are the theoretical basis, outcomes and concepts of media education (media, media education, media literacy, media culture)?
What are a person’s media relationship and the impacts of media like?
What are the methods of media education: analysis and interpretation of media texts and media production?
What kinds of media production equipment are there in the field of social media?
What are the principles of media production?

Materials

Optional advanced media education, 5 ECTS credits, and Media production in social services, 5 ECTS credits

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 28.03.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Harri Mäkinen
  • Osku Kiri
Groups
  • SOKT22SP
    Social services, full-time studies
  • SOKT22KM
    Social services, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the theoretical background, concepts, definitions and essential types of media education.
You have an understanding of the outcomes of media education and a vision of implementing them.
You can critically assess your own relation to the media and have means to develop your skills in media literacy.
You are familiar with the (social) media production equipment available.
You are able to create a small media production.

Content

What are the theoretical basis, outcomes and concepts of media education (media, media education, media literacy, media culture)?
What are a person’s media relationship and the impacts of media like?
What are the methods of media education: analysis and interpretation of media texts and media production?
What kinds of media production equipment are there in the field of social media?
What are the principles of media production?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 01.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Harri Mäkinen
  • Osku Kiri
Teacher in charge

Osku Kiri

Groups
  • SOKT21SP
    Social services, full-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023
  • SOKT21KM
    Social services, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the theoretical background, concepts, definitions and essential types of media education.
You have an understanding of the outcomes of media education and a vision of implementing them.
You can critically assess your own relation to the media and have means to develop your skills in media literacy.
You are familiar with the (social) media production equipment available.
You are able to create a small media production.

Content

What are the theoretical basis, outcomes and concepts of media education (media, media education, media literacy, media culture)?
What are a person’s media relationship and the impacts of media like?
What are the methods of media education: analysis and interpretation of media texts and media production?
What kinds of media production equipment are there in the field of social media?
What are the principles of media production?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Harri Mäkinen
  • Osku Kiri
Teacher in charge

Osku Kiri

Groups
  • SOKT20KM
    Social services, part-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with the theoretical background, concepts, definitions and essential types of media education.
You have an understanding of the outcomes of media education and a vision of implementing them.
You can critically assess your own relation to the media and have means to develop your skills in media literacy.
You are familiar with the (social) media production equipment available.
You are able to create a small media production.

Content

What are the theoretical basis, outcomes and concepts of media education (media, media education, media literacy, media culture)?
What are a person’s media relationship and the impacts of media like?
What are the methods of media education: analysis and interpretation of media texts and media production?
What kinds of media production equipment are there in the field of social media?
What are the principles of media production?

Evaluation scale

1-5