MDA10001 · Swinburne University of Technology
Introduction to Media Studies
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Design
What it covers
This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of media studies, with a focus on texts, contexts, and the history of media and media studies. This enables students to understand the significant contribution that the media make to the formation of society and culture. Students will also be introduced to competing frameworks for understanding media and their merits
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Individual | 40% |
| Online Journal | Individual | 40% |
| Tutorial Paper/Presentation | Individual | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Teaching Period 3 | Online | Online |
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |