MAKING NETWORKED CULTURE
MSS1MNC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the landscape of media making as it is being reshaped through the Internet, including blogs, websites, YouTube etc. It presents you with the range of media making practices that comprise networked culture - from the mobile and DIY 'studio' of smart devices to the professional studios - looking at the different practices associated with each. You are introduced to the basics of video and sound and begin to develop your own portfolio, which will be built on throughout your degree. You will engage in small exercises to explore what it is to be media makers in the broad environment of networked culture.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Hugh Davies
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MST1AAC
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrated introductory level ability to research for and through media practices
- Activities:
- Research of topics related to lectures for presentation in class and through journal and/or blog to inform projects
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Demonstrated introductory level ability to work collaboratively and individually on media projects
- Activities:
- Participate in small group projects to start to build Portfolio
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Demonstrated introductory level awareness of the social and cultural conditions of creative work in chosen area of practice
- Activities:
- Reflective analysis in journal or blog
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Demonstrated introductory level flexible and creative approaches to media practices
- Activities:
- Devise and carry out media exercises with reference to concepts from lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
05. Demonstrated introductory level knowledge of media genres, aesthetics, and their cultural contexts
- Activities:
- Reflective analysis in journal or blog and/or in class, following discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hugh Davies
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word equivalent participation in small group projects | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| 1,000-word equivalent set up of Portfolio and Journal/blog | 20 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One 500-word equivalent creative exercise 1 & tutorial critique of exercises | 15 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| one 1,000-word equivalent creative exercise 2 & tutorial critique of exercises | 30 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| one 500-word equivalent creative exercise 4 & tutorial critique of exercises | 15 | 01, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hugh Davies
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word equivalent participation in small group projects | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| 1,000-word equivalent set up of Portfolio and Journal/blog | 20 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One 500-word equivalent creative exercise 1 & tutorial critique of exercises | 15 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| one 1,000-word equivalent creative exercise 2 & tutorial critique of exercises | 30 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| one 500-word equivalent creative exercise 4 & tutorial critique of exercises | 15 | 01, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hugh Davies
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word equivalent participation in small group projects | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| 1,000-word equivalent set up of Portfolio and Journal/blog | 20 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One 500-word equivalent creative exercise 1 & tutorial critique of exercises | 15 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| one 1,000-word equivalent creative exercise 2 & tutorial critique of exercises | 30 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| one 500-word equivalent creative exercise 4 & tutorial critique of exercises | 15 | 01, 04, 05 |