MDIA 2335EX - Japanese Media Industries and Cultures
External - Winter - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 2335EX Course Japanese Media Industries and Cultures Coordinating Unit Media Term Winter Level Undergraduate Location/s External Units 3 Contact In 2014 the pre-departure sessions will be held during the week 30 June ? 04 July. The Study Abroad classes at Ritsumeikan will take place from 14 July ? 25 July, 2014. Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I Media courses or equivalent Incompatible JAPN 2214EX Restrictions Available to BMedia students only Quota 15 Assessment Short answer questions (20%), managa/anime proposal 0%, production of managa/anime images (20%), presentation (20%), photo essay & exegesis (30%), participation (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Pugsley
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO 1: Contextualise the role of Japan’s popular media industries in a global environment.
CLO 2. Reflect familiarity with traditions of media studies including the key academic literature and language used.
CLO 3. Develop a historical and critical orientation to studies of contemporary Japanese media and its key institutions – providing understandings of the origins and legacies of antecedents like manga and photography.
CLO 4. Further develop core study skills (critical reading and research) and knowledge of key concepts such as mass media technologies, sound and vision, national regulations, and global format trades.
CLO 5. Develop scholarly research and writing skills (including essay writing), problem solving and cultural analysis techniques for media in a foreign context.
CLO 6. Demonstrate competence in reading relevant academic literature and in reflecting critically on that body of literature.
CLO 7. Demonstrate conformity to appropriate forms of written presentation in academic work.
CLO 8. Demonstrate a general awareness of the role of popular media in understanding social life.
CLO 9. Manage individual and collaborative work, especially through effective use of time and communication (both face-to-face and via different media).University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2,3,4,6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,3,5,6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5,7,8,9 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5,7,9 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1 - 7 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4,5,6,8,9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,3,4,5,8,9 -
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures and workshops will be delivered by experienced staff at Ritsumeikan University supported by the 成人大片 course coordinator who will be present during activities. Students will work in small workshop groups under direct supervision of the lecturers and the course coordinator, with a selection of relevant fieldwork activities to reinforce lecture and workshop materials and online tasks.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
60 hours of structured learning activities; expected total student workload 156 hours.Learning Activities Summary
The scheduled learning activities for this course include short answer tasks (including pre-departure tasks) and designated workshop and fieldwork activities such as individual and group presentations to reflect the development of skills and knowledge specific to the key focus of the course: Japan’s popular media industries. Cultural activities such as the production of anime cells or manga drawing will also reflect students understandings of the important and recognisable cultural motifs found in these forms of pop culture media. Assessment will take place during the course and at the conclusion of the in-country section of the course, a photo essay and exegesis on each student’s experience will be submitted.Specific Course Requirements
This is an in-country intensive course (with some pre-departure activities) supported by the Office of International Student Services at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan.Small Group Discovery Experience
Lectures, workshops and field trips held in conjunction with Ritsumeikan University form an integral part of learning in this course. Students will work in a combination of whole class and smaller groups to debate key questions raised by each topic and complete assignments. Each assignment requires students to conduct group or independent research about the media industry in Japan and prepare reports on their findings using a variety of online platforms, including a photo-essay, as well as more conventional essay-style writing. Classes provide an opportunity for students to receive advice and support in the completion of this work from the academic staff who coordinate the course. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
To prepare students for a media industry that increasingly requires an understanding of international environments and the production of media content that resonates with both local and global audiences. Assessment tasks will allow students to not only view first-hand the dynamics of Japan’s media industries, but to immerse themselves in the production experience through workshop tasks and fieldtrips. The assessment extends concepts taught in first year Media courses, especially MDIA 1004 Broadcast TV & Radio and MDIA 1002 Introduction to Media. This course also complements the Media-based TAFE Electives in CGI and Visual Effects/Game Art.
Pre-departure tasks (20%), in-class assessments at Ritsumeikan University (40%) and one 1,000 word (equivalent) photo essay (30%), attendance and participation (10%)
Attendance at all teaching sessions conducted at Ritsumeikan is a compulsory requirement of the course.Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at all teaching sessions conducted at Ritsumeikan is a compulsory requirement of the course.Assessment Detail
Pre-departure tasks (20%), in-class assessments at Ritsumeikan University (60%) and one 1,000 word (equivalent) photo essay (20%)
ASSESSMENT TASKS Weightings Due CLOs Pre-departure, short-answer tasks on Japanese media in a global context (individual, summative) 20% pre-departure 1,2,3
Manga/anime proposal (formative)
Production of manga/anime images (individual, summative) [hurdle requirement]
Nil
20%Week 2 3,4,5,6,7, Presentation on Japanese film, TV or pop culture media (group, summative) [hurdle requirement] 20% Week 3 1 - 7 Photo Essay & exegesis (individual, summative) [hurdle requirement] 30% Week after in-country classes 3,4,5,6,7 Attendance and participation (individual) 10% Weeks 1-4 5,6
Submission
Information available on enrolment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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