COM5006

New Communications Media ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Scott Rickard

Offered:
City First semester 2005 (Day)
City First semester 2005 (Evening)
City Second semester 2005 (Day)
City Second semester 2005 (Evening)

Synopsis: New technologies in publishing and the enduring role of text in forms of electronic publishing. The pay-TV debate and developments in digital broadcasting analysed. Web page development is also studied in laboratory sessions.

Assessment: Research essay (4500 words): 50% + Two papers (2250 words each): 40% + Seminar presentation and participation: 10%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week