ATS1280 Understanding the media
Faculty of Arts
ATS1280 Understanding the media is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1280
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1280
1 unit list ATS1280 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1278, AZA1280
Overview
The media play a central role in all aspects of contemporary life. This unit provides an introduction to the field of media studies by investigating a variety of media forms - from film and radio to video games and social media - with a particular focus on the technological and industrial circumstances that have produced them. Students will be encouraged to reflect upon the role of communication technologies in their own lives and analyse their own experiences as media consumers and producers.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| November teaching period | Caulfield | Block on |
Assessment
- MultimediaMixed mode20%
- ReflectionsPresentation10%
- Literature reviewAssignment30%
- Policy BriefAssignment40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and explain the economic, technological and cultural influence of the media in their own and others' lives;
- 2
Analyse a selection of different approaches to the study of media;
- 3
Analyse and critically reflect upon areas of industry and community life where the study of the media is applicable and relevant;
- 4
Work collaboratively to formulate and present solutions to research questions.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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.
Where it fits
ATS1280 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andy Ruddock
- Dr Robbie Fordyce
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andy Ruddock
- Dr Robbie Fordyce
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1280?
ATS1280 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1280?
ATS1280 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2996. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is ATS1280 offered?
In 2022, ATS1280 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS1280?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1280 have an exam?
No. ATS1280 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1280?
ATS1280 is part of Communications and media studies.