UM1PBL05 Problem Based Learning and Research Methodologies

UM1PBL05 Problem Based Learning and Research Methodologies

  • Course description
    • NQF Level
      Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
    • Area of Study
      Interactive Media
    • Program of Study
      IM Shared
    • ECTS
      05
    • Campus
      Kristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Hoda Salman
Introduction

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
Course Aim(s)

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
Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1 approaches to decomposition, analysis, and evaluation.
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.
Skills

The student gain skills in

S1 the ability to search and obtain information from a wide variety of resources.
S2 evidencing abstract analysis.
S3 critically reflecting and evaluating their learning process. 
General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1 logical and scientific approaches to analysing media.
G2 appropriate selection and referencing of existing works.
G3 the ability to plan, execute and manage academic assignments and projects.
Course Topics
  • Critical analysis of media works
  • Referencing and academic practices
  • Reflective learning methodology and practice
Teaching Methods
  1. 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.
  2. All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
  3. Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
  4. 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.
Resources and Equipment
  1. 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
  2. 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).
  3. Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
Prerequisite Knowledge

Refer to entry requirements.

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

125 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

ActivityDuration
Teacher-led activity
12
Teacher-supported work
24
Self-study
89
Work Requirements

There are no mandatory assignments in this course.

Assessment Strategy

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 assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Portfolio of Work
A-F