Media Convergence and Culture

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

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Candidature in Diploma in Arts

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• SoftwareDetails - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
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  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

This subject introduces approaches for studying a variety of media forms in their cultural and social contexts. As diverse media forms converge in the digital environment, content in film, television, video, online and mobile communication is produced and distributed in new ways. Taking examples from everyday life, the subject introduces key concepts for studying media and culture and examines issues relating to media convergence and globalisation. Case studies and examples may include changes in film and television genres, news and journalism, reality television, celebrity culture, and ideas of cultural and personal identity.

Assessment 1 Online Quiz: 400 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2 Assessment 2 Online Quiz: 600 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2 Assessment 3 Written Assessment:1200 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Assessment 4 Essay: 1800 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4

• Online Quiz (10%)
• Online Quiz (15%)
• (30%)
• (45%)

Current study term: 27 Jun 21 to 24 Sep 21