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Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the aesthetic, technical, and cultural dimensions of screen and sound media
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2.
Discuss, analyse and critically evaluate written and audio-visual texts
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3.
Relate creative production to theoretical and critical knowledge and consolidate, synthesize and communicate the complexities of this relationship
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4.
Situate the historical development of screen and sound as part of the constantly evolving film and media landscape
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
5.
Apply an appreciation of, and respect for, the cultural diversity and complexity of film and media audiences, media forms and delivery contexts
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens
6.
Demonstrate initiative and judgement in scholarship
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  • Scholars
  • Leaders
7.
Conduct advanced scholarly and creative research as applied to and appropriate for the fields of audio-visual media
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8.
Identify and formulate solutions to complex research problems and construct a research project with intellectual independence
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  • Professionals
  • Leaders
9.
Make an original research contribution to the field of screen and sound media production
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  • Scholars
  • Professionals
10.
Deploy ethically informed and socially aware practice
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  • Global Citizens
11.
Adapt to changes in the audiences, platforms, tools and practices of screen and sound media production
  • Global Citizens
  • Leaders
  • Professionals

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Media (Honours) - BMedia (Hons)4510 - Media (Honours)

Specialisation Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Core Courses

You must take 18 UOC of the following courses.
Note: ARTS4202 (12 UOC) is taught as a multi-term course at 6 UOC each term.

ARTS4100
6 UOC
Research Methods and Thesis Writing
ARTS4202
6 UOC
Uses of Theory: Honours (Research)

Thesis/Project Courses

You must take 30 UOC of the following courses.

MDIA4000
6 UOC
Media Honours
MDIA4001
12 UOC
Media Honours
MDIA4002
18 UOC
Media Honours

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