Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Final Paper
Course Code
KSK_004
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Communication Science; Information and Communication Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lāsma Šķestere
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The purpose of drafting of a final paper is to strengthen theoretical knowledge in the field of communication sciences, to improve applied skills and competences, which are necessary to autonomously draft a high-level creative project in multimedia communication, photography, journalism or public relations.
Preliminary Knowledge
Study courses of the first semester have been mastered successfully.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students know in depth the theoretical framework, principles, structure and practical work methods of the branch of information and communication science, which are necessary for the implementation of projects in photography and multimedia technologies. Know in depth the history of development, the theory and current challenges of the branch of information and communication science, including critical understanding of theory and principles.
Skills
1.Students are able to autonomously select a pressing and innovative topic for their creative project in the branch of information and communication science and to implement it. Know how to select and use technologies and technical solutions corresponding to the branch of information and communication sciences to implement creative projects in photography and multimedia in a masterful and innovative way. Demonstrate high-level skills, which are necessary to resolve complex and unpredictable problems in the branch of information and communication science.
Competences
1.In accordance with the peculiarities of the branch of information and communication science, students are able to independently obtain, select and analyse information and use it to do creative work. Able to lead complex creative projects and assume responsibility for decision-making in unpredictable work and learning conditions, as well as assume responsibility for management of professional development of persons or teams. Able to assume responsibility for the effects of their professional activity on the environment and community, as well as understand professional ethics of the branch of information and communication sciences.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students autonomously conduct a theoretical research and draft the practical part of the final paper.
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Examination
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The formulation of the goal and objectives of the paper is determined in accordance with the subject of the research or creative work, demonstrating accuracy and substantiation of clear thoughts.
The scope and depth of analysis of literature, the ability to use references are in accordance with the specifics of the paper, which is based on a perfectly harmonised, logical and critical comprehensive analysis, using academic style. The ability to resolve complex problem matters, providing a clearly substantiated and logical solution is evaluated.
The ability to select appropriate concepts and theories is assessed in the use of concepts, models and theory.
The part with conclusions and recommendations is substantiated, clear and credible based on theoretical considerations and applied achievements.
The presentation of the paper corresponds to methodical instructions, is logical and easy to understand.
In creative papers the finality of the produced product (photo story, audio-visual story, short movie, event project, advertisement project, project in journalism, public relations project, etc.) is assessed.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the Final Paper
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Progress report on Final Paper
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the Final Paper
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Progress report on Final Paper
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Noslēguma darba izstrādes metodiskie norādījumi, Komunikācijas studiju katedra, RSU
2.
Stephan Dahl, Social Media Marketing: Theories and Applications, SAGE, 2018
3.
Eugenia Siapera, Understanding New Media, SAGE, 2017
4.
Aline Gubrium & Krista Harper, Participatory Visual and Digital Methods, Routledge, 2016
5.
Elizabeth Edwards, Photography, Anthropology and History: Expanding the Frame, Routledge, 2016
6.
Terence Heng, Visual Methods in the Field Photography for the Social Sciences, Routledge, 2016
7.
Marni Shindelman & Anne Leighton Massoni (Ed), The Focal Press Companion to the Constructed Image in Contemporary Photography, Routledge, 2018
8.
Richard D. Zakia, John Suler (Ed), Perception and Imaging Photography as a Way of Seeing, Routledge, 2017
9.
Elizabeth Edwards, Photography, Anthropology and History Expanding the Frame, Routledge, 2016
10.
Moritz Neumüller, The Routledge Companion to Photography and Visual Culture, Routledge, 2018
11.
Ronald Compesi, Video Field Production and Editing, Routledge, 2015
12.
Fred Shook, John Larson, John DeTarsio, Television Field Production and Reporting A Guide to Visual Storytelling, Routledge, 2017