Basics of media educationLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: AV00EI07
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- 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
Further information
Verkkototeutus
Accomplishment methods
Students can
use professional vocabulary and show their theoretical knowledge.
carry out individual tasks.
work together with clients, users and target groups.
use the core methods and models, programs and techniques of media production/education with some counselling.