Course Title: Media 5

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Media 5

Credit Points: 24.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2628

City Campus

Undergraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2015,
Summer2016,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2628

City Campus

Undergraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

UGRDFlex17 (A221)

Course Coordinator: Dr Daniel Binns

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5024

Course Coordinator Email: daniel.binns@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 9, Level 4

Course Coordinator Availability: Please email for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

Successful completion of COMM2627 Media 4.

OR

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Further information: Credit at RMIT


Course Description

In this course you will work individually and collaboratively to research, develop and produce media within a studio-based model. You will apply your advanced production skills in order to find creative solutions to broader problems. As part of your practice you will situate your work within broader industry and academic contexts and regularly present your work in class and, at times, to broader audiences.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on your discipline in both local and international contexts.
  • Initiate, produce and evaluate media projects and be able to adapt your practice in a complex and changing world.
  • Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice.
  • Reflect upon, direct and evaluate your own learning.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Independently situate your practice in relation to appropriate disciplinary theories and frameworks.
  • Research, design and produce complex and sophisticated media.
  • Work collaboratively at an advanced level.
  • Analyse your own and other’s creative process at an advanced level and critically evaluate and act on feedback provided.


Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning is enabled through a studio-based model driven by problem-based tasks prompted by current debates within media studies and industries.

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

Extensive use of resources from the School of Media & Communication Technical Store, radio edit suites, video edit suites and the computer labs are required. Security swipe card access is required to access these spaces. The broader resources of the library and the AFI Research Collection will also be valuable for students in this course.

The University Library has extensive resources for Media students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/media.

The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include project work, written reports and presentations.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.