Bachelor ofArts
Study a Bachelor of Arts to learn how to analyse the world around you. We offer a variety of arts & humanities majors including languages, history, media & politics. Learn more about this degree & our courses now.
Fast facts
Starts 19 July, 2021
Duration
3 weeks
Effort
3 hours per week
Cost
FREE - Certificate for £42
Subject
Humanities and Social Science
About this course
Develop your media literacy skills and explore our relationship with media.
So many of the defining moments in our lives are connected in some way to media. Media are a central part of how we live, work and play.
Through this course you will develop your media literacy, learning a range of analytical approaches you can use to understand and interpret media. You will explore the relationship between media and culture including a case study of LGBT representation in the media. You will develop your critical thinking and research skills leaving you better equipped to understand the role of media in the modern world.
What topics will you cover?
- Media literacy
- Representation in the media
- Putting media analysis in to practice
What you'll achieve
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Recognise the theoretical, conceptual and methodological bases for the study of film, media, and culture.
- Apply analytical frameworks to specific texts, situations, and events.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in media and film. It’s ideal for people looking to start or develop a career in film or television production, radio, journalism or marketing.
Meet the instructors
Dr Rebecca Beirne
Rebecca is a Senior Lecturer in Film, Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Newcastle. She is a leading expert in lesbian representation in popular culture.
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