ATS3954 - Media industry project - 2018

In this unit students revisit and expand on the media industries focus developed in Level 1 and 2 units. It requires students to deepen and apply specific knowledge on particular media industries and related debates or problems. Students identify a significant media industries figure, context or debate for detailed analysis in consultation with the unit coordinator. Through a combination of directed reading and research, students complete a major essay that demonstrates a high level of competence in theoretical and industrial analysis.

Upon successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:

1. identify a contemporary challenge, problem or debate within the media industries for analysis;
2. construct a research project plan incorporating established media studies methods of audience, industry and textual research;
3. undertake independent analysis of a specific project, and link this to central media industries concepts;
4. explain in verbal and written forms the methods and findings of their independent project in workshops and assessments.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Communications and media studies

Media