UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

APG5752 Media and communications field trip

Faculty of Arts

APG5752 Media and communications field trip is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2021. It needs (APG5640 and APG5095); or (APG5050 and APG5397).

Credit points
12
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
288 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After APG5752

No unit lists APG5752 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: With a minimum average of distinction (70 D). Or by permission of the unit coordinator.

Overview

The unit will involve a study tour of major media organisations, with some attention also to creative, community and non-profit media. Most site visits will be in Melbourne and Sydney, but may also include international travel. Students will draw on background knowledge and skills in analysis developed in their core masters’ study, gaining the opportunity to test them against real world examples. The unit will have a strong element of experiential learning, through seeing the insides of media organisations and having direct contact with those who work in them. At the same time, it will encourage critical scholarly thinking.

Offerings in 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for APG5752.

Assessment

  • Site Report - Background Briefing Report
    20%
  • Poster/Infographic
    20%
  • Site Log – Field Trip Video Diary
    20%
  • Major essay
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    discuss the complex 'ecology' of major media industries, including lateral connections between different organisations;

  2. 2

    explain broad concepts from media and communications studies and the practical challenges and opportunities facing those working in media industries;

  3. 3

    critically reflect on your direct observation of media industries, as a complement to reading and scholarship in the area;

  4. 4

    communicate your observations and insights in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using appropriate audio/visual elements and written reporting conventions.

Workload and teaching

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. + Additional requirements + Interstate field trip

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Anthony Moore
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Anthony Moore

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for APG5752?

You need (APG5640 and APG5095); or (APG5050 and APG5397) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is APG5752 offered?

APG5752 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

How much work is APG5752?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does APG5752 have an exam?

No. APG5752 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Media
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available