Assessment for this module is by a 2,500 word ‘essay’. This will be an analysis and review of an example of convergent media of your choice. You will describe the ‘work’ or piece of media and apply ideas drawn from the core reading material in order to demonstrate why it is an example of convergent media. Guidance on the assessment criteria and examples of choice of media will be given in the lecture series.
Assessment Criteria
How does Instagram display and relate to ideas of convergent media?
Demonstrate understanding through applying concepts to practical scrutiny of art and media objects.
Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of contemporary debates, reflecting the core reading of the module.
Demonstrate the academic skills appropriate to essay writing, relating the literature review, style of writing and structure.