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Trends in Audiovisual and Advertising Contents
Code: 42432Credits: 12
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communication and Advertising Contents | OP | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Belen Monclus Blanco
- Email :
- belen.monclus@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Matilde Delgado Reina
- Miguel Angel Martin Pascual
- Marta Narberhaus Martinez
- Carmen Ávalos Del Pino
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
To have passed the selection process carried out by the master's coordination.
Objectives
This course delves into the research of the main tendencies in audiovisual and advertising formats and programming that affect the contents in different media and devices.
Learning outcomes
- CA05 (Design communication projects based on audiovisual and advertising content autonomously using knowledge of themes and format trends, and ethical and social commitment, including care for the environment.) Design communication projects based on audiovisual and advertising content autonomously using knowledge of themes and format trends, and ethical and social commitment, including care for the environment.
- KA10 (Identify the latest trends in terms of content and formats in circulation in the contemporary communication system.) Identify the latest trends in terms of content and formats in circulation in the contemporary communication system.
- KA11 (Identify the appropriate dissemination systems for the implementation of communication projects in accordance with the target audience.) Identify the appropriate dissemination systems for the implementation of communication projects in accordance with the target audience.
- KA12 (Master the necessary knowledge on how to incorporate social and ethical commitment in the implementation of communication proposals.) Master the necessary knowledge on how to incorporate social and ethical commitment in the implementation of communication proposals.
- SA08 (Develop innovative communication proposals, addressing the latest trends in content, formats and dissemination strategies.) Develop innovative communication proposals, addressing the latest trends in content, formats and dissemination strategies.
- SA09 (Evaluate the degree of ethical and social commitment based on the observation and analysis of a communication project.) Evaluate the degree of ethical and social commitment based on the observation and analysis of a communication project.
Contents
The deepening of the different trends will lead to the evaluation of the main indicators and contributions of sectoral research. The analysis of representative models will complement the understanding of the main phenomena that mark national and international trends.
1. International trends in television programming.
2. Trends in radio programming and new sound expressions.
3. Trends in audiovisual journalism.
4. Trends in advertising formats and TV insertion strategies.
5. Trends in film fiction in the digital age.
Note: The course content will be sensitive to issues related to gender perspective and the use of inclusive language.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 75 | 3 | KA10, KA11, KA12, SA08, SA09 |
| Personal study | 50 | 2 | CA05, KA10, KA11, KA12, SA08, SA09 |
| Lectures | 150 | 6 |
The methodology is a combination of lectures and seminars, in which it introduces case resolution. The interaction with the student from the reading of articles and / or industry reports, watching and auditions is the key to the development of the module.
A detailed schedule outlining the content of each session will be presented on the first day of the course and will be available on the course’s Virtual Campus, where students will find all teaching materials and necessary information for effective course monitoring.
Should the teaching modality change for reasons of force majeure according to the competent authorities, the teaching staff will inform students of any modifications to the course schedule and teaching methodologies.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 10% | 2.5 | 0.1 | CA05, KA10, KA11, KA12, SA08, SA09 |
| Test/Written work | 90% | 22.5 | 0.9 | CA05, KA10, KA11, KA12, SA08, SA09 |
Students should carry out an individual exploratory work on a trend in the field of audiovisual and advertising content based on a practical case study. This must be contextualized in relation to the ecosystem and the programmatic genre to which it is ascribed. It is essential to define the variables that show a tendency.
In the event that the student performs any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation of an evaluation act, this evaluation act will be graded with 0, regardless of the disciplinary process that could be instructed. In the event, that several irregularities occur in the evaluation acts of the same subject, the final grade for this subject will be 0.
This subject doesn't provide for the single assessment system.
Students will receive a grade of \"Not Evaluable\" for this course if they fail to submit their individual project by the established deadline following the conclusion of the course.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in this course is permitted only for those tasks and activities explicitly specified by each instructor during their sessions. Students must clearly identify any parts generated with these technologies, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how AI has influenced the process and final outcome of the assignment. Failure to disclose the use of AI in this assessed activity will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or total penalty to the assignment grade, or more serious sanctions in severe cases.
Irregularities:
The performance of any irregularity in an evaluation act (academic fraud, plagiarism or improper use of AI, unless this use is expressly authorized by the teaching guide), which may lead to a significant variation in the grade, assumes that this act will be graded with a 0. In the event that the teaching guide foresees that in order to pass the subject it is an essential requirement to have obtained a minimum grade in this evaluation act or that there are several irregularities in the evaluation acts of the same subject, the final grade of this subject is 0. Apart from this, a disciplinary process may be instructed to the student that incurs any of these irregularities.
Bibliography
Basic bibliography (specific bibliography will be recommended during sessions)
Artwick, Claudette G. (2013). “Reporters on twitter”, Digital Journalism, Vol 1, Issue 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2012.744555
Bonini, Tiziano & Monclús, Belén (2015). Radio Audiences and Participation in the Age of Network Society, London, New York: Routlegde.
Català, Josep M. & Cerdán, Josetxo (Eds.) (2008). Después de lo real (I y II), núm. 57 y 58, Valencia: Archivos de la Filmoteca.
Chowdhury, Rafi; Finn, Adam & Olsen, Grant (2007).\"Investigating the simultaneous presentation of advertising and television programming\". Journal of Advertising, 36(3), 85-96.
Perrota, Marta (2025). Podcast in the future of Journalism. Exploring forms and formats of audio storytelling in the digital news media. Roma: RomaTrE-Press.
Peña, César (2018). 2018 ¿el año del usuario? Lab.rtve.es: España. http://lab.rtve.es/las-claves/tendencias-periodismo-tecnologia-2018-2018-01-02/
Quintana, Àngel (2011). Después del cine: Imagen y realidad en la era digital, Barcelona: El Acantilado.
Riambau, Esteve (2011). Hollywood en la era digital: de Jurassic Park a Avatar, Madrid: Cátedra.
Ribes, Xavier; Monclús, Belén & Gutiérrez, Maria (2015). “Del oyente al radio prosumer. Gestión de la participación de la audiencia en la radio del siglo XXI”. Trípodos, num. 36, pp. 55-74.
Romero, Laura (2012). “Radio y arte sonoro: ¿es posible la integración?”. En Gallego, J. Ignacio & García Leiva, M. Trinidad (coords.) Sintonizando el futuro: Radio y producción sonora en el siglo XXI, Madrid: Instituto RTVE.
Sands, Ken (2009). \"High Cost, Low Quality Plague Newspaper Video Efforts\". Poynter. http://www.poynter.org/how-tos/digital-strategies/e-media-tidbits/98937/high-cost-low-quality-plague-newspaper-video-efforts/
Scolari, Carlos A. (2014) “Narrativas transmedia: nuevas formas de comunicar en la era digital”. En Anuario AC/E de Cultura Digital, 72-81. https://www.socialnautas.es/wpcontent/uploads/2016/10/6Transmedia_CScolari.pdf
Teixeira, Thales; Wedel, Michel & Pieters, Rik. (2012). \"To Zap or Not to Zap: How to Insert the Brand in TV Commercials to Minimize Avoidance\".GfK Marketing Intelligence Review, 4(1), 14-23.
Wenrichter, Antonio (2004). Desvíos de lo real. El cine de no ficción, Madrid:T & B Editores.
Williams, Kaylene; Petrosky, Alfred; Hernandez, Edward & Page, Robert. (2011). \"Product placement effectiveness: revisited and renewed\". Journal of Management and Marketing Research\", 7, 1-24.
Software
No specific programming knowledge is required, apart from word processing.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TEm) Theory (master) | 10 | Spanish | annual | morning-mixed |