This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit combines creative practice with business skills in media and screen industries. You will learn about the political, legal, economic, cultural and technological frameworks that impact upon creative practice. You will also have the opportunity to plan and run a media event with mentorship and guidance from staff. Other topics covered may include: pitching and persuasion; entrepreneurialism in the media and screen industries; and leadership in the creative industries.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Screen and Media Business |
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| Unit code | HEJ349 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Media |
| Coordinator | Dr. Claire Konkes |
| Teaching staff | TBC |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| 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).
Learning Outcomes
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
For Bachelor of Media and Bachelor of Media with Honours students: 4 HEJ level 100 units
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HEJ249 Screen and Media Business
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 60 minute weekly lecture 1 x 90 minute weekly seminar |
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| Assessment | Group pitch – 500 words equivalent (15%); Peer evaluation – 500 words equivalent (15%); Milestone report – 1000 words equivalent (30%); Strategic business plan plus exegesis – 3500 words (40%) |
| 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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