COM2080

Youth Media ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: David Holmes

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit examines the construction of the youth audience/consumer; the development of new media narratives; and the associated reading and consumption practices of youth. Youth narratives are examined as sites of pleasure and contestation for an emerging citizenry in an increasingly converging and globalised environment. Areas of study include virtual reality, Internet sites, music video, animation, soap opera, sitcom, hybrid current affairs and magazines.

Assessment: Oral presentation: 15% + Written paper (2000 words): 30% + Essay (2500 words): 55%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prohibitions: GSC3416, COM3080