Introduction to Media Studies
36 hours
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn, Online
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of media studies, with a focus on texts, contexts, and the history of media and media studies. This enables students to understand the significant contribution that the media make to the formation of society and culture. Students will also be introduced to competing frameworks for understanding media and their merits
Requisites
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
26-February-2024
26-May-2024
26-May-2024
Last self-enrolment date
10-March-2024
Census date
31-March-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
12-April-2024
Results released date
02-July-2024
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Relate specific texts to broader social contexts
- Describe the purpose of cultural and critical theory
- Analyse the relationship between theory and practice
- Critically analyse media texts
- Examine the issues surrounding media production, distribution and ownership
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Specified Activities Various | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
All Applicable Locations
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1.00 | 4 weeks | 4 |
| Online Learning activities | 12.17 | 12 weeks | 146 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Online Journal | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Tutorial Paper/Presentation | Individual | 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
- Media Texts and Analysis
- Semiotics and Signs
- Form and Content
- Analysing Media Industries
- Media Audiences
- Media Representations of Gender, Sexuality, Class and Race
- Celebrities and Celebrity Culture
- Media History and Aesthetic Movements
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.