In this unit, students analyse film, television, and online media texts. The unit introduces students to some key concepts in reading screen media including genre theory, screen grammar and visual conventions, narrative and structure, television forms and convergent media.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASN1002
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse and evaluate a range of screen media texts; | ||
| 2. | Compare and discuss some key concepts in screen media theory and analysis; | ||
| 3. | Articulate the changes in screen media culture; and | ||
| 4. | Identify and investigate issues in screen media cultural production. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Review | Review screen media text based on focus topics | 30% |
| Report | Investigate report on topic chosen from a list | 30% |
| Presentation | In class group presentation and analysis of specific questions | 40% |
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