Professional Documents
Culture Documents
The first level engaged with the major genres and the
contextualisation of conventional practice. This unit takes students
beyond these frameworks of understanding to explore alternative
approaches to media forms and practice and their contexts.
In the second half of the unit, they focus in on a particular area and
begin to work on an area of independent study negotiated with the
tutor. They are supported in this through lectures and seminars on
research methodology and through tutorials.
Indicative
Curriculum Topics covered in this unit will include:
Outline
New Approaches to Sound
Through a series of seminars and lectures, students will engage with
ideas and work that allows them to explore new approaches to
sound design.
Research Project
In order to prepare students for this element of the unit students will
receive a series of lectures covering the following topics:
In order to pass this Level 2 unit, students must show that the
following learning outcomes have been achieved:
Formative Assessment
Students will give a presentation to a seminar group on a topic
relating to the course during the first part of the unit. This
presentation will last approximately 10 minutes and will be
accompanied by related hand-outs and audio visual materials, which
will be submitted as part of the assessment.
Summative Assessment
Assessable
Students will complete an Independent Project in the form of a
Elements
document of about 2000 words with a bibliography. They will be
asked to submit a research plan detailing the project’s lead question
and a strategy (plan of contacts, sources etc) before beginning their
research.
Presentation
• The degree to which they have displayed knowledge and
understanding of their chosen topic; (LO1)
• Reflection on new areas and how they how they are related
to practical work based knowledge; (LO2)
• Organisation of ideas and the ability to relate them verbally
to a group using appropriate supporting visual/audio
materials. (LO5)
Assessment Independent Project
Criteria • Their ability to articulate their findings and conclusions in a
structured and well-argued report; (LO5)
• Their ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of the
salient issues involved in the chosen area of study; (LO1,
LO2)
• Their ability to relate academic knowledge to the work based
application of practical skills; (LO6)
• Their ability to relate their personal practice to the area
chosen for independent study; (LO3)
• Evidence of the development of a plan and the ability to
deliver work within a timeframe. (LO4)
Indicative
Reading List New Approaches to Sound
Kid 606 (2001) The Action Packed Mentalist Brings You The
Fucking Jams, Violent Turd.
www.cswe.org/publications/jswe/00-3.htm
Research Project
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