Overview

This topic explores Australia's audio-visual mediascape including film, television, and interactive digital media. Across discreet units of study, issues of contemporary relevance and historic significance will be addressed. Issues of particular interest may include media regulation and reception, Indigenous film and media making, national media industry in a global context, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide an understanding of Australian media in a global context
  • Explore timely topics in Australian media
  • Improve students' knowledge of media made by, for, or about, Indigenous Australians
  • Provide practice in critical reading, and media analysis
  • Develop students' ability to present their learning both orally and in writing
  • Ensure that students are able to participate actively and engage constructively in tutorial activities
  • Develop students' ability to engage in collaborative activity
  • Provide practice in research skills for Media Studies

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Construct an understanding of key concepts and visual media presented in this topic
2.
Discuss Australian films and television as aesthetic objects, social practices, and industries within national and global contexts
3.
Appraise and critique relevant academic texts and discourses

Requisites information

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