303583 v.3 Media Studies Major
Introduction
This major develops 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. It 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 units in Media Studies leading to Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies).
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 1531 | v.8 | Film and Television 111 - History of Screen Language | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301065 | v.3 | Media, Communication and Information 101 - Research and Presentation Skills | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 12881 | v.6 | Media, Communication and Information 112 - Critical Communication | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301066 | v.4 | Media, Communication and Information 102 - In-Between Cultures and the Popular Media | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 2596 | v.11 | Journalism 210 - Media Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303711 | v.2 | Media Studies 210 - The Media in Australia | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 301068 | v.3 | Media and Indigenous Issues 213 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 301070 | v.3 | Media Studies 216 - Asian Media in Transition | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3545 | v.10 | Journalism 211 - Media Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
Year 3 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 150.0 | ||||
| 150.0 | |||||
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components |
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| 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 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 301832 | v.4 | Information Studies Minor | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 301122 | v.3 | Media Studies Minor | 100.0 | ||
| SELECT 2 ELECTIVES | 50.0 | ||||
| 150.0 | |||||
| Optional units to select from in Year 3 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 9345 | v.10 | Film and Television 316 - Thinking about Cinema | 4.0 | 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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