1) Ability to recognize the importance of mediascape in the global world: from social media to cinema through institutions, media facilities and agents. 2) Recognize the historical flow behind the contemporary mediascape. 3) Understand and use the most important theories of visual media and moving image analyses methods. 4) Develop a media critical thinking: ability to work with specialized bibliography and the main strategies of essay writing.

Students are able to¿ 3.1 ¿understand and describe theories and approaches related to urbanism and urbanisation. 4.1 ¿review and describe the underlying concepts, principles, academic literature and contemporary issues associated with urban sustainability. 6.1 ¿evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems, analysing data and drawing sound conclusions in accordance with basic theories and concepts. 8 ¿consider academic norms and ways of thinking across different disciplines and subject areas, bringing them into play as appropriate. 9 ¿demonstrate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and exercise independence of mind and thought. 10 ¿communicate ideas clearly, coherently and respectfully, in a range of disciplines and to various stakeholders, in both written and oral form, using appropriate language and referencing. 12 ¿work independently, meet deadlines, manage their own time and workload and demonstrate initiative. 13 ¿reflect on their own learning, to seek and make use of feedback on their own performance, to recognise when further knowledge is required and to undertake the necessary research.

1- Media Studies: Past and Present (Robots, Training) 2- Media Culture, Media in Culture 3- The Contemporary Audiovisual Arena (Industry, Legal Framework, Numbers) 4- Technology, Form, and Representation 5- Canon, Reception, and Heritage

All sessions are divided in one LECTURE, based on a theoretical presentation, plus one SEMINAR, in which students work on their practical exercises. Students are expected to attend all sessions and participate in the debates. Deadlines for written work must be strictly met.