Introduction to Screen Media
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Analyse and evaluate a range of screen media texts;
- Compare and discuss some key concepts in screen media theory and analysis;
- Articulate the changes in screen media culture; and
- Identify and investigate issues in screen media cultural production.
- Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Review | Grade: 30%
Review screen media text based on focus topics
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 30%
Investigate report on topic chosen from a list
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 40%
In class group presentation and analysis of specific questions
Assessment type: Other | Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)
Required reading
Students will be provided with weekly material on VU Collaborate to support the curriculum.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):