303583 v.3 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 units in Media Studies leading to Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies).
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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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 | |||||
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 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
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 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
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 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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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