The Second Media Age (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: David Holmes
Offered:
Berwick Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate: 1. An understanding of the formal difference between Communications Studies and Media Studies which define the program that this subject is a part of. 2. An appreciation of the difference between first media age and second media age. 3. A knowledge of the social, economic and political impact of television and the internet. 4. An understanding of how new communication technologies have changed the nature of modern audiences. 5. An understanding that traditional media also provide for the formation of 'virtual communities' just as new media do. 6. A sociological understanding of 'advertising' and why it does not work on the internet and how this led to the dot.com crash of the late 1990s. 7. An understanding of the different ways in which media, old and new condition influence cultural globalisation. 8. An appreciation of the difference between being an audience member of broadcast media and a 'user' of new media technology.
Assessment: Short Essay (1500 words): 30% + Research Essay (2500 Words): 40% + Webct Discussion Postings: 20% + Tutorial Participation: 10%
Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
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