ATS1280 · Monash University
Understanding the media
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
The media play a central role in all aspects of contemporary life. In this unit you will consider the field of media studies by investigating a variety of media forms - from film and radio to video games and social media - with a particular focus on the technological and industrial circumstances that have produced them. You will be encouraged to reflect upon the role of communication technologies in your own lives and analyse your own experiences as media consumers and producers.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Oral presentation | Presentation | 15% |
| Essay | Written | 40% |
| Reflective writing | Written | 15% |
| Essay | Written | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |
| Caulfield | On-campus |