mss2ssb screen sound 2
SCREEN + SOUND 2
MSS2SSB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the impact of screen and sound texts on film spectators, television viewers, and online browsers. You will draw on key concepts from spectatorship theory to explore identification, empathy, affect, ethics and embodiment in different screen and sound environments. You will undertake close analysis and an individual essay or small-group creative project to develop conceptual thinking, research and presentation skills. This subjectaddresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship Essential. Global Citizenship entailsdeep appreciation of how we live in an interconnected world, being able torecognize the global context of concepts, act across cultures and boundaries,and work with diverse communities now and in the future.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFelicity Collins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of first-year level subjects in Media: screen + sound or Media & Communications or Creative Arts, or approval of Subject Co-ordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to apply key concepts to screen and sound texts
- Activities:
- Tutorial exercises applying key concepts. Close analysis of screen and sound texts, comparing and applying key concepts
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Ability to conduct research and write a report
- Activities:
- Reinforcement of reading, research and critical thinking through theme-based research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Capacity to present a research project using screen and sound applications
- Activities:
- Group presentation of theme-based research project in audio-visual form for class feedback and evaulation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFelicity Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2000-word research essay or equivalent creative project, including class presentation | 60 | 02, 04 | |
| One 1,750-word short answer questions on LMS | 40 | 01 |