EDF5164 Media education in the secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5164 Media education in the secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5163.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5164
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5164
No unit lists EDF5164 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit builds on coursework undertaken in EDF5163 Media education in the secondary years A. You will continue to examine and demonstrate different approaches to teaching and researching key media topics with a focus on the VCE Media study design. Through critical engagement with educational literature, you will engage with media theoretical concepts and pedagogical issues. This unit provides opportunities to experience current media arts exhibitions/resources with a view to plan for and assess VCE Media. Media narratives are examined with a specific focus on the Australian context which includes Indigenous media arts perspectives and issues, representation, narrative, new media and media production. This unit offers a focus on senior secondary assessment tasks, unit development and curriculum.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Your skills and learning to be a media arts teacher (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
- Design and plan a learning activity (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
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
develop your understanding of the scope and purpose of teaching VCE media arts
- 2
understand and critically evaluate pedagogical approaches to teaching and assessing media arts
- 3
identify, evaluate and use a variety of resources for teaching media studies across VCE Media
- 4
demonstrate production skills and understanding of production processes relevant to teaching media arts at Year 11 and Year 12 that include considerations of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities
- 5
address Indigenous media arts perspectives and issues
- 6
understand the ethical, safety and legal issues associated with the teaching of media arts in secondary schools and demonstrate procedures that respond to these issues.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kerry Power
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kerry Power
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5164?
You need EDF5163 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF5164 offered?
In 2026, EDF5164 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5164?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5164 have an exam?
No. EDF5164 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.