307142 v.1 Media Studies Double Degree Major
Introduction
This double degree major facilitates the 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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 12194 | v.5 | Media, Communication and Information 111 - The Information Age | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301065 | v.3 | Media, Communication and Information 101 - Research and Presentation Skills | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 12881 | v.5 | Media, Communication and Information 112 - The Critical Attitude | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301066 | v.3 | Media, Communication and Information 102 - Cross-Cultural Media Project | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 12882 | v.5 | Media, Communication and Information 211- Law, Policy and Regulation | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303711 | v.2 | Media Studies 210 - The Media in Australia | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 12883 | v.5 | Media, Communication and Information 212 - Consumers, Audiences, Publics and Users | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301070 | v.3 | Media Studies 216 - Asian Media in Transition | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 1557 | v.10 | Journalism 111 - Introduction to Print | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 1532 | v.8 | Film and Television 121 - Screen Production Techniques | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 301052 | v.3 | Internet Studies 103 - Socio-Technological Introduction | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301071 | v.3 | Media Studies 301- Communication Policy - Control and Consent | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 1564 | v.10 | Journalism 112 - Introduction to Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 1531 | v.8 | Film and Television 111 - History of Screen Language | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 301584 | v.2 | Internet Design Introduction 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301069 | v.3 | Media Studies 314 - The Press, Power and Responsibility | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 1 |
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| 2589 | v.9 | Film and Television 222 - Documentary Workshop | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 301516 | v.3 | Internet Studies 202 - Advanced Skills in Internet Use | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301072 | v.3 | Media Studies 312 - Globalisation and Convergence | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 2 |
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| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 8885 | v.8 | Journalism 213 - Print News | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11484 | v.6 | Film and Television 233 - Advertising and Music Videos | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301517 | v.3 | Internet Studies 214 - Virtual Communities | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| NB | In Year 4, Semester 2, students may select Journalism 213 - Print News as an alternative to Film and Television 222 - Documentary Video Workshop or NET 202 - Advanced Skill in Internet Use. | ||||
Curtin University of Technology
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