Assignment:
Create a 2000 words
Task: Explain the term "New Media"
Preparation: New Media allows us to reconfigure the dimensions of our social relations. Consider the forms of New Media you use regularly. How have they altered the way you communicate with others, or any aspects of your working/social life? What new practices and behaviours have you learned? How are these integrated into existing media production processes and formats?
To competently complete this essay, participants will also need to address the relevant sections in their text and feedback throughout the tutorial sessions, plus any other appropriate research material.
Creative Arts and industries graduates are expected to have a high standard of written communication skills. This unit will place a premium on the quality of the written assessment work. Three elements will be particularly important:
• Text organisation - this includes essay structure, including reference list/bibliography and quality of argument.
• Content - including conceptual understanding and evidence of wide reading.
• Presentation - including ease of reading, editing, proof-reading, spelling, punctuation, grammar and consistent use of referencing.
• Students are encouraged to use the Harvard system of referencing.
Presentation:
Assignments should be typed on A4 paper, using 12 pt font, double-spaced and printed on one side of the page only with a margin of 3 cm. All pages should be numbered, preferably with a Header/Footer with the student's name and number.