Description
Course Overview
The part-time Certificate in Media Studies and Digital Media Skills is divided into two parts. The first part of the course introduces learners to key concepts and theories in media studies and the changing nature of media, including the power of media, challenges for media regulation and the ownership and control of media. This section will also explore the relationship and role of the media in democracy, with reference to the freedom, responsibility, and accountability of the press.
The second part of the course equips learners with a diverse range of transferrable skills in digital and social media to enable the application of learning to the virtual environment.
Credits: 10 ECTS
Validated by South East Technological University
Course Practicalities
Course will be delivered on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm – 9.30pm synchronously online for 12 weeks commencing on 23rd January 2025. Scheduled day may be subject to change.
Course Content
The course will work on developing media and political literacy, as well as digital skills as part of conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of evidence and data through a media lens.
The course will cover the following areas:
- Theoretical Perspectives on Media
- Contemporary and New Media
- Critical Media Literacy
- Digital Media Skills: curation and maintenance of online presence and familiarisation with key website builders and domain management.
- Media Analysis and Research Methods
Learners will gain experience and skill in web development software through project learning (weebly, wix, squarespace) and establishment and use of an online social networking profile (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
Assessment
Learners will be assessed via a Written Assignment (20%) and development of an Online Presence (80%).
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be resident in Ireland and at least 18 years old at course commencement.
Contact Details for Further Information
Email: slo@carlowcollege.ie
Please note our refund policy as follows
Carlow College will not issue any refunds for Certificate Programmes owing to the short duration of these programme, as per the Fees & Refund Policy
However, 100% refund will be issued if course is cancelled due to insufficient numbers.
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