Foundations in Medialogy

2023/2024

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Objectives:   

The goal of this course is to provide the foundations necessary to perform advanced work in the student-selected specialisation in the 9th and 10th semesters. Students explore state of the art theories and techniques in a formalized manner by analyzing a selection of research texts fundamental to the specialisation through, e.g., critical annotations, paper presentations, reproduction of experiments, etc

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

  • Must be able to understand theories and principles related to the chosen specialisation.

Skills

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

  • Must be able to analyse research topics in the chosen specialisation
  • Must be able to analyse  research papers related to the chosen specialisation
  • Must be able to apply concepts, tools, theories and technologies of the chosen specialisation to address a specific research problem

Competences

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

  • Must be able to critically evaluate the developed application, and explain its relevance in science and society

Type of instruction

Refer to the overview of instruction types listed in the start of chapter 3. The types of instruction for this course are decided in accordance with the current Joint Programme Regulations and directions are decided and given by the Study Board for Media Technology.

Exam

Exams

Name of examFoundations in Medialogy
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
In accordance with the current Joint Programme Regulations and directions on examination from the Study Board for Media Technology:
Oral or written examination with internal censor. The assessment is performed in accordance with the 7-point scale.
ECTS5
Permitted aids
With certain aids:
See semester description
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleFoundations in Medialogy
Module codeMSNMEDM11710
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg, Campus Copenhagen, Campus Esbjerg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Media Technology
DepartmentDepartment of Architecture, Design and Media Technology
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design