Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Analysis of Television and Streaming Platform Series
Course Code
SZF_208
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Information and Communication Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Valeniece
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Kuldigas Street 9C, Riga
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to raise awareness among students about the role of TV and streaming platform series in the media ecosystem. Students will learn the knowledge and methods of analyzing diverse series that include exploring the structure and stylistics of a narco. Series analysis is a critical approach that serves to expose cultural beliefs while also taking into account historical context and the dynamics of the audiovisual industry.
The course focuses on the cult series of the world, as well as reviews the series created in Latvia.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the origins of cinema, documentary cinema or communication.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• understand the features of TV and streaming platforms in the series offering • take a critical theory approach to analysing multiple series; • recognise narrative and stylistic techniques; • to be able to assess the quality of the series and its impact in the audiovisual sector;
Skills
1.• Team building and collaboration • Working with high volume content viewing • Communication skills;
Competences
1.• Critically evaluate TV and streaming platform content • Discuss and present series analysis individually and in groups; • Apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
Assessment
Individual work
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Analysis of series |
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The final grade of the course shall consist of the practical work performed during the semester. Final assessment types: Task 1 (individual): series analysis No. 1 - a narcotic analysis of the structure. task 2 (individual): series analysis No. 2 - analysis of stylistic and visual techniques. task 3 (groups): series analysis No. 3 - representation of heroes. task 4 (groups): series analysis No. 4 - a narcissistic structure of a detective series. task 5 (individual): series analysis No. 5 - European series. task 6 (individual): series analysis No. 6 - Latvian series. Those students who will not have attended 80 per cent of lectures without justification will have a -1 point for final assessment. |
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Examination
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Test |
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10 points
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Final Test: series analysis No. 7 – an analysis of the selected series must be submitted, with a minimum volume of 2,000 words. Latvian, European or global television and streaming platform series can be analyzed. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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2
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Introduction. Course requirements.
Origin and development of series. Global phenomenon of popular series.
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2
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Distribution and functions of television and streaming platforms.
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Serial genres and categories. Prerequisites for a narative structure.
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Critical theory. Cultural impact on series
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Series analysis No. 1 – a narative analysis of the structure.
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Series styling and visual techniques.
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Series analysis No. 2 – analysis of stylistic and visual techniques.
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Representation of characters in series. (Character-Driven series).
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Series analysis No. 3 – representation of heroes.
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2
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Specifics of serial genres.
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Series analysis No. 4 – a narative structure of a detective series.
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Series trends in Europe.
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Series analysis No. 5 – European series.
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Development of series in Latvia.
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Series analysis No. 6 – Latvian series.
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Serial demand and consumption habits on television and streaming platforms.
The selection of the final test series must be presented.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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. Course requirements.
Origin and development of series. Global phenomenon of popular series.
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Distribution and functions of television and streaming platforms.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Serial genres and categories. Prerequisites for a narative structure.
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Critical theory. Cultural impact on series
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Series analysis No. 1 – a narative analysis of the structure.
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Series styling and visual techniques.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Series analysis No. 2 – analysis of stylistic and visual techniques.
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Representation of characters in series. (Character-Driven series).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Series analysis No. 3 – representation of heroes.
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Specifics of serial genres.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Series analysis No. 4 – a narative structure of a detective series.
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Series trends in Europe.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Series analysis No. 5 – European series.
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Development of series in Latvia.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Series analysis No. 6 – Latvian series.
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Serial demand and consumption habits on television and streaming platforms.
The selection of the final test series must be presented.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ted Nannicelli, Hector J.Perez (2023). “Cognition, Emotion, And Aesthetics In Contemporary Serial Television.” Routledge.Suitable for English stream
2.
Jean Chalaby (2023). “Television in the Streaming Era”. Cambridge University Press.Suitable for English stream
3.
Angela M.Cirucci and Barry Vacker (2018). “Black Mirror and Critical Media Theory”. The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Trisha Dunleavy, Elke Weissmann (2024). "TV Drama in the Multiplatform Era: Transnational Coproduction and Cultural Specificity." Palgrave Macmillan.Suitable for English stream
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Paola Brembilla, Ilaria A. De Pascalis (2018) “Reading Contemporary Serial Television Universes”. Routledge.Suitable for English stream
3.
Janet K.Halfyard, Nicholas Reyland “The Palgrave Handbook of Music and Sound in Peak TV”. Palgrave MacmillanSuitable for English stream
4.
Arriene Ferchaud and Jennifer M.Proffitt (2024). “Television Streaming Wars”. Routledge.Suitable for English stream
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Kristin Thompson (2003), “Srorytelling in Film and Television”. Harward University Press.Suitable for English stream
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Jane Barnwell (2024) (“Production Design for Screene”. Bloomsbury.Suitable for English stream
7.
Christina Adamou and Sotiris Petridis (2023).“Television By Stream”. McFarland.Suitable for English stream