MAIKT-STI Multimodal Design Course description

Innholdet i emnet tar utgangspunkt i studentenes egne erfaringer fra utdanning og arbeidsliv, og det forutsettes at studentene bruker sin profesjonelle erfaring aktivt i utvikling av ny kunnskap. Ulike yrkespedagogiske forskningstradisjoner, -tilnærminger, -metoder og teoretiske perspektiver vektlegges. 

No prerequsites required.

A student who has completed this course has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has advanced knowledge of concepts, components and frameworks deriving from central theories, paradigms and approaches within the field of multimodal texts and Internet design
• has knowledge about specific issues that are pertinent to development and change of digital genres

Skills

The student

• can analyse interrelationships between digital genres and possibilities for education
• can identify and analyse relevant research issues within the field of multimodal design
• can present issues within the field of multimodal design in a focused manner in written and oral form, applying appropriate academic rules and procedures

General competence

The student

• can document analytical competencies in major areas of the field of multimodal design
• can communicate and discuss research-based knowledge in the field of multimodal design with professionals and non-professionals
• can contribute in critical ways to the development of the field of multimodal design

• Multimodal design
• Digital genres
• Digital publishing and Internet design
• Analysis of user groups and user needs
• Universal accessibility

The work takes place as lectures, discussions, supervision, peer-tuition and practical work. The course is concluded with project work with a written report, where the students put into practice the subjects, methods and techniques that have been taught.

No course work requirements.

The exam consists of a product (multimodal educational resource) together with an individual written report (1500 words +/-10 %). The evaluation of the report will emphasise on the students¿ ability to reflect on theory and practice linked to the planning and making of the multimodal educational resource.

New/postponed exam

New/postponed exam will be conducted in the same way as the ordinary exam. A revised version of the exam can be submitted.

Examination support material is permitted.

A scale from A-F, with E being the lowest pass grade.

An internal and an external examiner.