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