mac1mme making media
MAKING MEDIA
MAC1MME
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this introductory subject is twofold. First, it will examine news in a variety of media forms, concentrating largely on television like news. This aspect of the course will be a balance between descriptive and analytical and will draw on direct examination of news texts and research literature. Second, the subject will require all students to acquire rudimentary skills in basic video and sound production and studio operation as well as writing and scripting in order to produce a full news production within a television studio format.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIvo Burum
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIvo Burum
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyse current news climate (inc TVC) against how we consumed news online assignment Based on discussion, research and readings, filming and interviews we form a critical view about the various perceptions of news then and now. (1200 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Team and group field story and studio program production Utilising skills learned in lectures and practiced in tutorials we develop teams and produce professional field stories and then studio news like programs across varying format. (1600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Written 850 word critical reflection on the field stories and studio production and participation Based on skills learned and experience had in ten field and in studio, individually and as a group, students critically reflect on that learned experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |