Media Landscapes unit (HEJ114)

Hobart

Introduction

It is vital for emerging media practitioners to understand the complex ways that contemporary industries operate on local, regional, national and global scales, and how these industries intersect with audiences, cultures and communities. With a focus on ethical issues including equity, access and sustainability, you will visit local media organisations and have the opportunity to meet with media experts and industry leaders. This unit will encourage you to understand your own positionality as you start to work in – and create – your own media landscapes. 

Summary

Unit name	Media Landscapes
Unit code	HEJ114
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Media
Coordinator	Doctor Gemma Blackwood
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe media networks and structures in local, national, and international contexts
• Examine how local media industries engage with audiences, cultures, and communities
• Discuss the social and environmental impacts of contemporary media practices
• Express your views on a contemporary issue facing a specific media industry

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
100799	$2,174.00	$1,020.00	not applicable	$2,972.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1-hour online content (12 weeks) Tutorial 2-hour weekly tutorial (10 weeks) Fieldtrip 3 x 3hour field trips (3 weeks)
Assessment	Fieldtrip Journal (30%)|Presentation (30%)|Report on sustainability practices of a media organisation (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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