Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit provides you with an opportunity to develop the media analysis skills gained in first year. Emerging Screen Practices investigates patterns and changes in the production and consumption of screen texts. Topics may include: cross-media narratives; ownership vs streaming; masculinity and extreme TV; global screen formats and reality television. On completion of the unit you will have developed an advanced knowledge of the relationship between screen media, industries, and audiences.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Emerging Screen Practices |
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Unit code | HEJ245 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
Discipline | Media |
Coordinator | Dr Gemma Blackwood |
Teaching staff | Dr Kathleen Williams |
Level | Intermediate |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
For Bachelor of Media and Bachelor of Media with Honours students: 4 HEJ level 100 units
For students outside the Bachelor of Media: 2 HEJ level 100 units
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HEJ345 Emerging Screen Practices
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 1 x 60 minute weekly lecture 1 x 90 minute weekly tutorial |
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Assessment | Screen product essay (2000 words)Group project and exegesis (3000 words or equivalent) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | Most JMC units have neither required nor recommended texts but if this unit does, information about these can be found at the CoOp Bookshop links below close to the start of semester. For the majority of units, a Reading List providing access to electronic readings is provided (if applicable) and this will be made available through MyLO and the Library at the beginning of semester. |
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