Introduction to media skillsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are familiar with the theoretical basis and concepts of media culture and media education.
You become familiar with media skills as part of media education.
You have an understanding of the goals and key methods of media education, as well as the application of these methods in practice.
You become familiar with the national operating environment of media education and its central actors.
You are able to critically examine your own media relationship and your media literacy.

Content

What is meant by media, media education, media literacy, media culture
What are the media skills that are the targets of media education?
What are the national media education policies and who are the most important actors in the field of media education?
What is your own relationship with the media like?
What are the central methods of media education?

Evaluation

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary and concepts proficiently.
b) manage appropriate methods of information search.
c) carry out interrelated tasks fluently.
g) apply the ethical principles of the professional field according to the situation.