INTRODUCTION TO NEW MEDIA

Course Description

This course aims to define new media environment formed as a result of the development of information and communication technologies and to introduce its properties. In this context, the process of transition from traditional one-way communication to two-way, interactive communication environment; features that differentiate new media from traditional media; basic dynamics of new media; cyberspace, interaction in cyberspace; user-generated content creation; alternative media; citizen media; information society are discussed. In addition, the way in which the new media changes and transforms personal and mass communication will be discussed. This theoretically-engaged course will give students a critical analytical introduction to how the knowledge and culture are shared and organized in the new media environments with its impact on social-political-cultural life.

INTRODUCTION TO NEW MEDIA

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Define new concepts, products and services within the area of Internet and new media.
2. 02 Describe current developments in new media and their social, political, economical and cultural consequences.
3. 03 Interpret communication technologies as the articulation of power and as agents of social change.
4. 04 Apply ethical and legal standards when working with digital media.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Flew, T. (2018). New Media: An Introduction. Oxford Canada, 3 Edition, ISBN: 0199026343
2. 02 Siapera, E. (2017). Understanding New Media. SAGE Publications Ltd, 2 Edition, ISBN: 1446297101
3. 03 Lister, M., Dovey, J., Giddings, S., Grant, I., Kelly, K. (2009). New Media: A Critical Introduction. Routledge, 2nd Edition, ISBN: 0415431611
4. 04 Edited by Glen Creeber and Royston Martin (2009). Digital Cultures; Understanding New Media. McGraw Hill. ISBN-13: 978-0-33-5221974

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 describe and explain the new concepts, products and services within the area of Internet and new media.
2. L02 describe the technocultural discourse surrounding new-media technologies and practice.
3. L03 describe, analyse and discuss the current development of new media and its social, political, economical and cultural consequences.
4. L04 analyze and evaluate the dynamics of media and technology in contemporary culture.
5. L05 use written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate information and ideas about new media.
6. L06 evaluate communication technologies as the articulation of power and as an agent of social change.
7. L07 evaluate ethical and legal considerations in working with digital media.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Students know the stages of production of radio, television and cinema productions, have the ability and competence to plan and implement work in the stages of production.
2. P02 Students know the basic working principles and operations of audiovisual production tools, have the ability to effectively use these tools in the production process of radio, television and cinema productions.
3. P03 Students have knowledge about theories in the field of radio, television and cinema.
4. P04 Students know the historical development process of radio, television and cinema in the world and in Turkey.
5. P05 Students know the legislation governing the field of radio, television and cinema, national and international professional organizations and ethical principles.
6. P06 Students know the types of programs in radio and television broadcasting.
7. P07 Students know the genres and trends of Cinema.
8. P08 Students know the methods of analyzing and evaluating messages in audio and visual environments.
9. P09 Students prepare, design and implement project proposals for radio, television and cinema projects suitable for different broadcasting environments.
10. P10 Students know the techniques of writing scripts, have the ability to write scripts and prepare a shooting script.
11. P11 Students have the ability to make sound and image editing, apply it in the fields of digital sound design, image design and visual effects use in field-specific content production.
12. P12 Students have the ability to consider, analyze and evaluate the social, economic, political, cultural, etc. effects of media content in written, audio and visual environments from a critical point of view.
13. P13 Students have the competence to design and produce programs and/or make films in the field of radio, television and cinema.
14. P14 Students are proficient in the basic principles of Image aesthetics, visual design, cinematographic language/expression and composition.
15. P15 Students have knowledge about Radio and Television management.
16. P16 Students know the standards in field-specific products.
17. P17 Students are proficient in collaborating for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema.

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