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303583 v.2 Media Studies Major


Introduction


Development of sophisticated, critical and conceptual skills in understanding and evaluating the media and information institutions of our world - analysing film, radio, television, print, the Internet and the convergence of all these media forms. This major answers key questions that confront media-saturated societies, understanding globalisation, media corporations and the impact of information and communication technologies in the digital world. Critical analysis and the application of ideas to real opportunities. To complete the major, students undertake eight units in Media Studies leading to Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies), plus one of three minors and two electives units of their choice.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

301102 v.3   Internet Studies Minor   100.0
  OR  
301114 v.3   Journalism Minor   100.0
  OR  
301129 v.3   Film and Television Minor   100.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  150.0

Year 2 Semester 1

303711 v.2   Media Studies 210 - The Media in Australia 2.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 2 Semester 2

301068 v.2   Media and Indigenous Issues 213 3.0 25.0
  OR  
301070 v.3   Media Studies 216 - Asian Media in Transition 2.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 3

  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   150.0
  150.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Hrs/Wk Credits
9345 v.10   Film and Television 316 - Thinking about Cinema 5.0 25.0
301035 v.3   Film and Television 317 - Asian Cinemas 3.0 25.0
301071 v.3   Media Studies 301- Communication Policy - Control and Consent 2.0 25.0
301072 v.3   Media Studies 312 - Globalisation and Convergence 2.0 25.0
301081 v.3   Film and Television 318 - Living with Television 3.0 25.0
301515 v.3   Internet Studies 305 - Current Issues and Developments 2.0 25.0
303712 v.2   Media Studies 390 - Individual Project 2.0 50.0
308965 v.1   Internet Studies 395 - Network Culture and the Virtual Society 2.0 25.0
 
 
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