The aim of this course is to introduce students to a range of methodologies for the analysis of structure, operation and output of media, creative industries and cultural policy. It will also help prepare them to undertake a Masters level dissertation.

Semester 1: 5 x 1 hour lectures and 5 x 1 hour seminars/workshops 

Semester 2: 5 x 1 hour lectures and 5 x 1 hour seminars/workshops as scheduled on MyCampus

CCP5007/5008

None

There are three forms of assessment divided across the two semesters.

Semester 1:

Report (1500 words): 30%

Research diary (a series of visual and written entries equivalent to 1000 words): 20%

Semester 2:

Research Proposal (2500 words): 50%

The course aims to:

■ enable students to develop and design a viable and appropriate research proposal;

■ develop students' knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques utilised in carrying out research on topics in creative and media industries and cultural policy;

■ prepare students for research focused on themes and topics relevant to these subject areas.

By the end of the course students will be able to:

■ define a research question, problem or topic relevant to the fields of creative and media industries and cultural policy;

■ conduct effective background research and undertake a literature review;

■ identify appropriate sources, research methods and techniques for the investigation of the chosen topic;

■ prepare and present a developed proposal for an original research project relevant to the fields of creative and media industries and cultural policy.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.