Producing Media for Development and Social Change (015P3)

30 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Autumn teaching

This module introduces core practical skills in a range of media (digital documentary, photography, podcasting, and basic web design) within a critical context focusing on development and social change.

Integrating practice and theory, you will develop insight and knowledge of independent and locally produced media initiatives that facilitate citizen participation and foster social development.

After an introduction which sets out the contemporary media landscape and its relationship to an active public sphere, you will focus on case studies of a variety of media projects – such as community radio, mobile media and documentary projects in the developing world.

The practical component of this module focuses on exercises in a variety of media formats, which will integrate the acquired skills and insights.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 267 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.