1. To CCMS102 Introduction to Media Studies
WELCOME To
CCMS102
Introduction to Media Studies

2. Introduction
Aim: to introduce students to key concepts and debates in the field of Media Studies
Who:
Fiona Jackson Rm13 OMB (Course Coordinator)
Dee Viney Rm132A OMB
Subeshni Moodley Rm126 OMB

3. Course Outline & Learning Outcomes
Section A: Intro to Mass Media Studies
Section B: Representation and the Media
Section C: Film
By the end of this course you will:
Have knowledge about the emergence of the Mass Media and their impact upon social and cultural life
Understand how to read and interpret the visual and written images and texts used by the media
have the ability to evaluate and criticize new ideas

4. Lectures, Tutorials and Attendance Requirements
Block E – Monday 11.25, Wednesday 8.40, Thursday 13.15, Friday 07.45
Venue: Commerce, C2
Tutorials:
Every week, from week 3
Compulsory
Sign up sheets on notice board – “first come, first serve” basis.

5. Lectures, Tutorials and Attendance Requirements cont.
Tutorial worksheets:
Handed out during lectures
Count towards DP
Handed into Assignment Box, upstairs in OMB
Compulsory Library Orientation:
Compulsory & counts towards DP
Take place during 2nd week of semester
Sign up lists on notice board
The NOTICE BOARD:
Upstairs in the corridor outside room 125 – 127
Must check regularly!

6. Assessment Class record 50% Exam Mark 50% Three class tests
Written on a TUESDAY 17h00 – 18h30 in WOB
Participation Mark 10%
must attend tutorials and submit all assigned worksheets on time at tutorials
Exam Mark 50%
Three-hour exam with compulsory questions on all material taught

7. DP Requirements General Attendance Submission of worksheets Class Mark
Attendance below 80% can withdraw DP
Attendance below 60% automatic loss of DP, regardless of the reasons
Submission of worksheets
Failure to submit minimum of 60% of worksheets timeously = automatic loss of DP
Class Mark
Must achieve minimum of 40% class mark to write exam

8. Handed out today CCMS102 Course Outline
Notes: Section A – Emergence of the Mass Media
Worksheet 1 – to be submitted by Friday 13th August
Don’t forget to sign and hand in DP acknowledgement form to box outside my office.

9. Prescribed Reading & Viewing
Media Studies: The Essential Introduction, Rayner, P. Wall, P and Kruger S. Routledge, 2001
Schedule of film viewing will be placed on notice board
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