Media Law and Regulation

Cod y Modiwl: FM36720
Teitl y Modiwl: Media Law and Regulation
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Jamie Medhurst
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Case Study: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Case Study: 2000 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate, through written assignments, a critical understanding of the ways in which the media in the UK are regulated
Be able to apply theoretical understanding of media law and regulations to real life case studies
Be able to write coherent assignments drawing on appropriate scholarly work

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will equip students with an understanding of key aspects of laws and regulations relating to media and film. In addition to a study of the principles of media regulation and an exploration of the main regulatory bodies and mechanisms, the module will consider wider questions around regulation of media content and ownership. Students will also gain an understanding of some of the key issues around rights, censorship, and use of archival footage in film and media production.

Nod

The aim of this module is to ensure that Media and Communication Studies students have a sound grasp of the laws and regulatory mechanisms that shape and frame media content and media organisations.

Cynnwys

Lectures and seminars will cover the following topics:

Why regulate the media?
Regulating the press
Regulating the broadcast media: the role of OFCOM
Regulating social media: an impossible task?
Regulation and the State
Copyright
Archival footage rights
Censorship
Film classification and regulation

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Effective communications skills - oral, written and visual, will be developed throughout the module.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The module articulates production legal work, it establishes on a basic level the professional procedures involved at all levels of production.
Datrys Problemau	Media regulation is a continuous process of problem solving.
Gwaith Tim	Seminar work will be divided into groups to resolve production issues based on ‘real life’ incidents. These groups will be required to work effectively as a team to deliver the group based exercises.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Formative feedback will be provided throughout the module which will help students to improve their own learning and performance.
Rhifedd	Not developed
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Legal and regulatory skills will be developed throughout the module.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students undertake research as part of the seminar programme and will be assessed on their ability to identify, locate, evaluate and effectively use their knowledge to apply to the issues that arise.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Not developed in this module beyond use of Blackboard

Nodau

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