1. Basic general knowledge about the audiovisual system function (main contents, main authors, class readings). 2. Ability to apply theoretical and critical analysis to media institutions (main ideas and concepts comprehension, personal analysis and its communication by the student). 3. Understanding of the problems and questions aroused by the media landscape.

- Structures and systems of production, distribution, commercialisation and consumption of audiovisual products. - Organisation of the audiovisual system according to economic, political and social parameters. - Audiovisual policies at national and international level. - Socio-communicative reality in the Spanish context.

- Theoretical classes: The audiovisual system. Audiovisual agents and the impact of new information and communication technologies on the audiovisual system. Competence 1 (1.5 ECTS). - Practical classes: Explanation and debates on the key concepts related to the subject. Group discussions on written and audiovisual materials. Monitoring of current news affecting the different agents in the audiovisual sector. Competence 2 (1 ECTS). - Student work: Tutored study of theoretical-practical contents and teaching materials. Competences 1, 2 and 3 (1.5 ECTS). Exercises based on the selection, analysis and commentary of news related to the current affairs of the agents of the audiovisual system. Competence 3 (2 ECTS).