ATS1304 Introduction to television studies
Faculty of Arts
ATS1304 Introduction to television studies is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
Employing textual criticism, critical theory and media industries research, this unit will introduce you to a variety of approaches to the study of television. It will consider the phenomenon of television through a critical approach to the forms specific to both broadcast and post-broadcast television through an understanding of recent theories relating to popular culture. These include issues of history, genre, context, data metrics, and audiences. Attention will also be given to the cultural and economic forces that shape and are reflected in the structuring of television programs and networks.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-class testQuiz / Test15%
- EssayWritten45%
- PodcastArtefact40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and discuss the histories and conventions of television genres;
- 2
Identify and explain changing narrative forms in television;
- 3
Describe approaches to examples of Australian and international television;
- 4
Explain changing delivery platforms for television and the ways contemporary television seeks new audiences;
- 5
Critically evaluate screen theoretical approaches and employ them to make arguments based on close textual analysis of television programs;
- 6
Critically reflect on and synthesise screen theoretical approaches and communicate this in written, oral and audio-visual form.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures11 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
ATS1304 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Elliott Logan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Elliott Logan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1304?
ATS1304 has no prerequisites.
When is ATS1304 offered?
In 2027, ATS1304 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS1304?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1304 have an exam?
No. ATS1304 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1304?
ATS1304 is part of Film and screen studies.