The course will be processed 100% synchronously in virtual classrooms opened in Istanbul Kültür University Cats System.
The aim of the course is to discuss the topics related to the basic concepts and current debates in the field of new media and communication.In this context, specialist sector representatives in various branches of the new media and communication field related to the subject headings will be invited to benefit from their knowledge and experience.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
-
Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Sevda Deneçli
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday, 11.00-12.50, Atakoy Campus, Art and Desing Faculty, AKZD3
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 10.00-11.00, Atakoy Campus, Art and Desing Faculty, AK1D09
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, Presentation, meeting with sector representatives, questioning, evaluation
Principle Sources
Yeni Medya Kuramları, Filiz Aydoğan, Der Yayınları, İstanbul, 2017
Other Sources
Cesur Yeni Medya-Teknolojiler ve Hayran Kültürü, Henry Jenkins, İletişim Yayıncılık, 2016, İstanbul
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Verbal lecture
2. Week
Examination of digital culture concept
Verbal lecture
3. Week
Relationship between convergence and new media
Verbal lecture
4. Week
Discussions about information society
Verbal lecture
5. Week
Discussions on the concept of digital divide
Verbal lecture
6. Week
Examination of the digital media industry
Verbal lecture
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Contemporary debates about the concept of digital capitalism
Verbal lecture
9. Week
Sharing culture
Verbal lecture
10. Week
Discussions related to digital labor
Verbal lecture
11. Week
Surveillance society and new media
Verbal lecture
12. Week
Examination of big data concept
Verbal lecture
13. Week
Internet of things
Verbal lecture
14. Week
Examination of the concepts of digital natives and digital immigrants
Verbal lecture
15. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
16. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
17. Week
Evaluation
Evaluation
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
The students will be able to define all kinds of concepts related to communication, new media, art and culture (New media and communication)
PO-2
The students will be able to understand the historical developments of communication and new media issues, as cultural, social, and technological change depending on the areas of related changes. They will be able to evaluate the results.
PO-3
The students will be able to follow technological, cultural, and social changes and apply them to their fields
PO-4
The students will be able to analyze and evaluate the new media and communication issues and criticize them by interpreting their understanding.
PO-5
The students will be able to produce scientific content by researching and analyzing theoretical and conceptual issues related to new media and communication fields with a scientific approach
PO-6
The students will be able to manage time and resources effectively by improving content production and management skills on digital platforms.
PO-7
The students will be able to develop detailed and necessary knowledge in specific areas of expertise such as internet journalism, digital marketing, digital advertising, new media programming, and public relations in social media.
PO-8
The students can produce original works in various fields, such as digital animation, digital photography, interactive media design, digital game design, and application design.
PO-9
The students will be able to understand artistic works by following current and digital works of art.
PO-10
The students will be able to create strategies for institutions in social media platforms and put them into practice.
PO-11
The students will be able to put their creative ideas into practice in digital platforms and produce multimedia projects.
PO-12
The students will be able to use the necessary tools and equipments in their profession in the right place and at the right time, and relate the theoretical knowledge they have acquired to the sector practices.
PO-13
The students will be able to produce by working in a disciplined, planned and creative manner.
PO-14
The students will be able to produce projects in various competitions, exhibitions, panels, biennials and seminars etc. in national and international areas.
PO-15
The students will be able to provide solutions to the problems encountered in the communication process and will be able to use the initiative related to the topic.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
The students will be able to describe the basic concepts of new media and communication
LO-2
The students will be able to describe the importance of current debates in the new media field
LO-3
The students will be able to relate digital media industry to digital capitalism.
LO-4
The students will be able to relate digital culture to new media.
LO-5
The students will be able to interpret the relationship between the sharing culture and new media.
