Introduction to Screen Media

    Unit code: ASN1002 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    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:

    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.

    Study as a single unit

    This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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    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

    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):

    Bachelor of Screen Media
    ABSN | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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