Courses / Module

• Demonstrate a familiarity with theoretical literatures on archives
• Exhibit a specific understanding of the characteristics and challenges related to the preservation and curation of media archives, both physical and digital
• Engage in research using a media archive.
• Create a media archive.
• Utilise research and (oral and written) communication skills.

• This module consists of 12 x 2 lectures and 12 x 1 lab during the course of the second semester. Students should also undertake a minimum of 84 hours of independent reading, research and practice.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): 1. Practical project creating an archive. 2. Write an essay of 5-6,000 words; alternatively, complete an archival project that is accompanied by a 2-3000 word theoretical framing and critical reflection essay.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• All module assessment components must be submitted in order to complete the module.
• Penalties: No continuous assessment will be accepted after the examination period in the semester in which such work is assigned, unless this condition is exempted for documented medical or personal reasons agreed by the Module Coordinator. 5% per day penalties apply to late submissions, unless extensions are granted for documented medical or personal reasons, agreed by the Module Coordinator. Attendance at lecture/seminars is mandatory. Students must attend all lecture/seminars, unless exempted for documented medical or personal reasons agreed by the Module Coordinator. Students failing to meet this standard may be required to repeat the module.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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