UM1PBL05 Problem Based Learning and Research Methodologies
UM1PBL05 Problem Based Learning and Research Methodologies
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of StudyInteractive Media
- Program of StudyIM Shared
- ECTS05
- CampusKristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
- Course LeaderAlexander Ross
Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.
Included in the following bachelor's degrees:
- Interactive Media: Animation
- Interactive Media: Games
This course aims to equip students with a variety of research methodologies, academic study skills, and analytical approaches required to undertake a bachelor program of study.
Course Learning Outcomes
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | approaches to decomposition, analysis, and evaluation. |
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| K2 | a selection of research methodologies that are appropriate to the program of study. |
| K3 | the importance of referencing and an awareness of a number of referencing systems. |
| K4 | how to undertake scientific analysis and justify academic decisions. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | the ability to search and obtain information from a wide variety of resources. |
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| S2 | evidencing abstract analysis. |
| S3 | critically reflecting and evaluating their learning process. |
The student can demonstrate
| G1 | logical and scientific approaches to analysing media. |
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| G2 | appropriate selection and referencing of existing works. |
| G3 | the ability to plan, execute and manage academic assignments and projects. |
- Critical analysis of media works
- Referencing and academic practices
- Reflective learning methodology and practice
- Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
- All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
- Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
- Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
- Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
- Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
- Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
Teacher-led activity | 12 |
Teacher-supported work | 24 |
Self-study | 89 |
This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.
The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Online Exam | A-F |