Independent Study Elective

2018/2019

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

This course aims to give students the opportunity to explore topics of personal interest in media history, theory, criticism, and practice under the supervision of an academic staff member. Independent study projects provide a means for students to investigate topics that are relevant to their studies but are not covered within the programme’s set curriculum. They also allow students to extend their examination of topics introduced other classes.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes

  • Describe and apply key concepts and terminology to the analysis of a topic relevant to the field
  • Conceptualize and create a project of personal interest that is also relevant to the field

Exam

Exams

Name of examIndependent Study Elective
Type of exam
Written exam
100% coursework

The project’s end result is determined by the nature of the investigation.

The project outcome normally takes the form of a substantial written essay, including full citations and bibliography. Under certain circumstances, the outcome may take the form of a script or other creative writing project, or a creative project involving the use of one or more of the media technologies available to SCM students. Some combination of two or more of these submission formats is also possible.
ECTS5
AssessmentPassed/Not Passed
Type of gradingInternal examination

Facts about the module

Danish titleIndependent Study Elective
Module codeKAMAC201518
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
This module is offered only as a part of the ERASMUS MUNDUS Master of Excellence: Media Arts Cultures City University of Hong Kong
3rd semester
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Communication and Digital Media
DepartmentDepartment of Communication and Psychology
FacultyThe Faculty of Humanities