Film and Converging Media, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
After completed studies, the student shows

• solid understanding of how different historic circumstances and the ongoing media convergence influence production, circulation, and consumption of film and media.

Competence and skills
After completed studies, the student is able to

• take responsibility for their own learning and write and lead discussions about research,
• apply relevant theories and methods on provided film and media, and
• provide and receive comments on course-related assignments.

Judgement and approach
After completed studies, the student shall be able to

• assess consequences of a changing media landscape, and
• critically assess and evaluate film and media with the help of theoretical perspectives.

Content

Today's media landscape can be characterized by convergence concerning production and distribution terms, content, technologies, and viewing practices. During the course these aspects are discussed in relation to relevant theories.

Examinations and grades

Film and Media Convergence I, 3 credits (Code: A004)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Film and Media Convergence II, 4.5 credits (Code: A005)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Comments on grades

To pass the whole course, at least the grade E is required for each examination.
The letter grades A-E will be converted to numbers 5-1 and combined to an average grade, where the number of credits for each examination also are taken into account. A weighted average grade of the course modules will thus be reported for the whole course.

Grade A is reported if the grade average is at least 4.5.
Grade B is reported if the grade average is at least 3.5 but less than 4.5.
Grade C is reported if the grade average is at least 2.5 but less than 3.5.
Grade D is reported if the grade average is at least 1.5 but less than 2.5.
Grade E is reported if the grade average is less than 1.5.

Modes of assessment

Film and Media Convergence I, 3 credits (Code: A004)
Written assignments and oral examinations.

Film and Media Convergence II, 4.5 credits (Code: A005)
Written exam.

Comments on modes of assessment
Examination deadline
An examination shall be carried out at the time decided by the university. If an examination, which involves that the student can do the assignment in another place than in the university's premises (for example take-home examination), can not be submitted on time, the examiner decides how the examination shall be handled.

Supplementary assignments for a passing grade
The examiner may decide that a student who has not received a passing grade on the examination may submit supplementary assignments instead of taking a re-examination. Supplementary assignments must be carried out according to the teacher’s instructions and submitted to the teacher within one week after the student is notified of the failing grade.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

15 credits from Media and Communication Studies, 30 Credits or Media and Communication Studies, Film Studies, 30 Credits.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The course is given in English.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading for the Course

Yockey, Matt (red.) (2017)
Make Ours Marvel?: Media Convergence and a Comics Universe
Austin: University of Texas Press

Additions and Comments
Articles/book chapters making up around 200 pages is added.