Handbook

Overview

Note: the course code for this course has been updated to MDIA3090 from 2023. This course examines the complex relations between the media, society, politics and culture, exploring the diverse ways in which the media influence and are influenced by developments in social and political culture. The Media Capstone will … For more content click the Read More button below.

Note: the course code for this course has been updated to MDIA3090 from 2023.

This course examines the complex relations between the media, society, politics and culture, exploring the diverse ways in which the media influence and are influenced by developments in social and political culture. The Media Capstone will address topical issues relating to media, technology and culture. It will use recent developments and current case studies drawn from a variety of sources such as news and entertainment, debates on social media and new information technologies, media campaigns, and popular culture to examine the broader socio-political context in which the media are located. Using key theories and concepts, this course will explore a range of relevant issues that demonstrate the centrality of the media to contemporary culture.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: 48 UOC overall, including 6 uoc at Level 1 and 6 uoc at Level 2 in Media, Culture and Technology

Course Attributes

Capstone

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1829
Domestic Students	$4710
International Students	$4710

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Undergraduate

Offering Terms
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Term 2

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

100799 Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified

Media, Culture and Technology Capstone: Media Cultures

ARTS3090

6 Units of Credit