2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PECI1901 Understanding the Global Creative Industries

40 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Jonathan Ward
Email: j.ward1@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Using examples from around the world, we will explore different definitions of the global creative industries, and the features that makes them distinctive. This module will also explore how the global creative industries can create economic, social and cultural value.Seminars will be used to debate concepts introduced in lectures. Workshops will provide you with the opportunity to undertake small research projects, including constructing an assessed portfolio. These activities will further develop your foundational skills in sourcing and critiquing materials, ethics, presentation, critical thinking and writing.

Objectives

This module provides a foundation for the Global Creative Industries programme. Using lecture, seminar and research skills tasks, we will focus on the study of key theories and concepts to develop your emerging understanding of the global creative industries. You will understand the distinctiveness of these sectors and their economic, social and other impacts.

Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate familiarity with key theories, concepts and debates relevant to the creative industries.
2. Demonstrate awareness of why different definitions of the creative industries have developed in different contexts.
3. Present simple coherent arguments about the economic, political, social and cultural impacts of the creative industries.
4. Present information in written and verbal forms, making use of academic and other appropriate resources

Syllabus

Through a range of examples and case studies drawn from around the world, alongside discussion of academic concepts, this module will cover topics such as:
• What makes the creative industries distinctive
• How their definition changes in different global contexts
• The different kinds of value they can produce.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	6	2.00	12.00
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	0.30	0.30
Lecture	13	1.00	13.00
Seminar	13	1.00	13.00
Tutorial	1	0.30	0.30
Tutorial	1	0.50	0.50
Private study hours			360.90
Total Contact hours			39.10
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

Preparatory reading for weekly lecture/seminar: 72 hours
Further reading/research after each session: 54 hours
Research, drafting and essay writing: 154.9 hours
Individual research and preparation for group presentation: 80 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The first assignment is a portfolio of work (750-1200 words) which will be partially completed in a series of workshop classes in Semester 1. This will allow students to receive weekly feedback as they progress with the assignment, as well as receiving feedback on the finished portfolio that can inform further work in Semester 2.
Two sets of tutorials in Semester 2 will provide opportunities for students to receive feedback in small groups from peers and academic staff.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2,500-3,000 word essay	40.00
Presentation	15 minute group presentation	40.00
Portfolio	Three news/policy items linked to CIs each with 250-300 word summary/discussion	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

The portfolio will be the first assignment gives students the opportunity to gain experience in finding and understanding the different types of resources that can be used in creative industries research, building on content delivered in PECI1900 Studying the Global Creative Industries. It will be partially completed in class, with staff available to assist students in sourcing and critiquing documents. The presentation provides an opportunity for students to work together with supervision but also more independence from tutor support. They will select an aspect of the creative industries, and use emerging research skills to explore it in more detail. The final written assignment will be in response to a question that builds directly on the content of the assessed presentation. With opportunities for formative support in seminars and a group tutorial, they will put into independent practice the skills developed through the tutor guided portfolio and group presentation.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/06/2021 13:18:26

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