Bachelor of Media
Course code/s: ABM
The Bachelor of Media offers students a flexible and forward-looking approach to the converging fields of film, radio, television and new media. In core subjects students develop strong foundations in the creative use of media, gain a critical understanding of the role of media in social and cultural life and knowledge of the operation and regulation of the media. Students develop skills in collaborative productions for small and big screens, radio and audio design and digital media. Opportunities are also available to gain skills in screenwriting, project development and the creative use of media technologies. In addition to critical reflection and innovative practice, the program offers a stimulating selection of elective subjects which equip graduates with the flexibility, knowledge and skills to pursue a variety of career paths.
The Bachelor of Media recognizes the diverse career paths open to graduates by preparing them for employment in a broad range of media-making, across different platforms and industries. Graduates work in print, radio and television production, in corporate communications, media consultancies, Internet related industries and in teaching.
The first year of the Bachelor of Media also provides a flexible pathway to the Bachelor of Creative Arts and the Bachelor of Arts major in Screen + Sound, depending on availability of places in those degrees.
Course requirements for the Bachelor of Media
| Teaching period | Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First year | ||||
| TE-SEM-1 | MSS1SSA | MSS1MNC | Screen + Sound Elective | University Elective |
| TE-SEM-2 | MSS1EMA | MSS1WWW | Screen + Sound Elective | University Elective |
| Second year | ||||
| TE-SEM-1 | MSS2REM | MSS2SFM | Screen + Sound Elective | University Elective |
| TE-SEM-2 | MSS2SSP | Screen + Sound Elective | Humanities Elective | University Elective |
| Third year | ||||
| TE-SEM-1 | MSS3ADR | MSS3ESP | Screen + Sound Elective | University Elective |
| TE-SEM-2 | MSS3PRO | Screen + Sound Elective | Screen + Sound Elective | University Elective |
Core/Compulsory subjects
| First year (15 credit points each) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code |
| TE-SEM-1 | Introduction to screen + sound (core) | MSS1SSA |
| TE-SEM-1 | Making Networked Culture (compulsory) | MSS1MNC |
| TE-SEM-1 | Exploring Media Arts (compulsory) | MSS1EMA |
| TE-SEM-2 | Working with Words (compulsory) | MSS1WWW |
| Second year (15 credit points each) | ||
| TE-SEM-1 | Remix (core) | MSS2REM |
| TE-SEM-1 | Soundtracks: Film & Popular Music (compulsory) | MSS2SFM |
| TE-SEM-2 | Screenplay/Soundplay (compulsory) | MSS2SSP |
| Third year (15 credit points each) | ||
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Research (core) | MSS3ADR |
| TE-SEM-1 | Exploring Spaces (compulsory) | MSS3ESP |
| TE-SEM-2 | Portfolio (compulsory) | MSS3PRO |
Honours
Students are selected into honours at the end of their third year. The principle requirement for selection is consistently high performance (normally at least a B+ average) in media subjects and, in particular, distinction in third year media subjects. Prospective students should make their interest known to the Media: screen + sound Honours Coordinator by early June for commencement in second semester or November for commencement in first semester. Honours candidates are expected to undertake preliminary reading and writing in the break that precedes their initial enrolment.
The first pathway requires the completion of 60 credit points of coursework at fourth year level, including CST4IAM Issues and Methods, taken at its earliest availability, a seminar presentation, and a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Subjects outside of the screen + sound discipline may be studied with the permission of the Honours Coordinator. The second pathway requires the completion of CST4IAM and 30cps of coursework subject/s at fourth year level, a seminar presentation, an exegesis of 6,000-words and a creative production.
Honours subjects for 2013
| Honours subjects (15 credit points each) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code |
| TE-SEM-1 | Issues & Methods & Creative Practices (30 credit points) | CST4IAM |
| TE-SEM-1 | Humanities Reading Subject | HUS4RS1 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Frameworks: screen + sound 4 (30 credit points) | MSS4FSS |
| TE-SEM-2 | Humanities Reading Subject | HUS4RS2 |
For further information please contact the Program Office, Humanities 2 Room 224, Phone: 03 9479 2616, Email: mediascreensound@latrobe.edu.au