Graduate Diploma in Media Studies
Course code/s: AGMS Melbourne
This course is designed for students who have completed a degree, or its equivalent, with little or no background in media studies, and who wish to develop an understanding of or skills in the media. Students have the opportunity to develop a general understanding of the cultural, social or economic aspects of the media and/or media production skills.
Duration
The course is one year full-time or two to three years part-time.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have qualified for either a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma from a tertiary institution of at least three years’ full-time duration (or equivalent). Applicants with a diploma require the approval of the Media Studies Program Coordinator.
Course structure
The course consists of Media Studies undergraduate subjects to the value of at least 120 credit points. At least 45 credit points must be at third year level. Credit towards the graduate diploma is not normally granted for subjects completed as part of another course.
Students should choose subjects from those listed below; other Media Studies subjects may be included in the course with the permission of the Course Coordinator.
First year subjects (15 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject title | Subject code |
|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Constructing Communication | MST1CCO |
| TE-SEM-1 | Making the News | MST1MTN |
| TE-SEM-2 | Audiences and Communication | MST1AAC |
| TE-SEM-2 | Writing for the Media | JRN1WFM |
Second or third year subjects (15 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject title | Subject code |
|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Journalism Research | JRN2CAJ |
| TE-SEM-1 | Multi-platform Storytelling | MST2MPS |
| TE-SEM-1 | Researching the Media | MST2RTM |
| TE-SEM-1 | Writing for Video Non-fiction | MST2WFV |
| TE-SEM-2 | Genre Studies | CST2GES |
| TE-SEM-2 | Online Journalism Production | JRN2JPW |
| TE-SEM-2 | Radio Sound Podcasts | MST2RSP |
| TE-SEM-2 | Shooting Shorts for Screen Productions - An Introduction to Screen Production | MST2SCV |
| TE-SEM-2 | Writing for Radio | MST2WFR |
Third year subjects (15 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject title | Subject code |
|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Broadcast Journalism | JRN3BEJ |
| TE-SEM-1 | Documentary and Production | CST3DOC |
| TE-SEM-1 | Journalism Research | JRN3CAJ |
| TE-SEM-1 | Media Industries | MST3MIN |
| TE-SEM-1 | Media Internship | MST3INT |
| TE-SEM-1 | Multi-platform Storytelling | MST3MPS |
| TE-SEM-1 | Writing for Video Non-fiction | MST3WFV |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Journalism and Design | JRN3AJD |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Media Production – Radio | MST3MPR |
| TE-SEM-2 | Genre Studies | CST3GES |
| TE-SEM-2 | Media Production Television Studio | MST3MPT |
| TE-SEM-2 | Media Project Development | MST3MPD |
| TE-SEM-2 | Media Internship | MST3INT |
| TE-SEM-2 | Online Journalism Production | JRN3JPW |
| TE-SEM-2 | Radio Sound Podcasts | MST3RSP |
| TE-SEM-2 | Researching Media Audiences | MST3RMA |
| TE-SEM-2 | Writing for Radio | MST3WFR |
For further information please contact the Program Office, Humanities 2 Room 224, Phone: 03 9479 2616, Email: media@latrobe.edu.au