MDIA 3332 - Media Research Project

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

This course prepares you for the transition from your undergraduate degree to professional employment and/or further study. You will design and undertake a self-directed, desktop research project using public domain materials. You will identify an industry-relevant research question in your chosen area of industry interest. Your project can be designed as a preliminary study for future research. Through research, industry and peer-to-peer networking activities, Media Research Project gives you the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned throughout your degree. You will contribute to your ongoing professional development through enhanced understanding of contemporary industry trends, research and communication strategies, and professional profile and presentation techniques. This course is not available to students in the Bachelor of Media. B.Media students should instead take MDIA 3207 Media Industry Transitions.

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Course Details

Course Code	MDIA 3332
Course	Media Research Project
Coordinating Unit	Media
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	At least 15 units of Media major courses
Incompatible	MDIA 3207
Restrictions	Not available to students undertaking B.Media. Media Major students only
Assessment	Reflective analysis (30%), Presentation (20%), Participation and Professionalism (10%), Final Report (40%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Kathryn Bowd

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

Manage the transition from undergraduate studies to employment and/or further study
Apply course-taught research training to engage with contemporary industry-related challenges in the media and communications sector
Use appropriately targeted research and/or communications strategies for seeking future employment in the media and communications sector, including government and non-government organisations
Assess the limitations of secondary research when approaching industry research questions, and locate a range of primary and secondary sources to identify and address industry questions
Design and conduct an ethically- and methodologically-sound desktop research study on an appropriate sector issue
Communicate professionally in a style appropriate to the sector, including the preparation of presentations and reports
Reflect on, critically assess, consolidate and synthesise academic and industry media education and training
Form personalised learning objectives for ongoing professional development

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 7, 8
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3, 6, 7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	4, 5, 6, 7
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There is no textbook or course reader for this course. To successfully complete this course, you will need access to to MyUni.

Online Learning

This course uses MyUni for the provision of course materials, online discussions, assignment advice and help sheets, and other resources. All assignments will be submitted via MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is taught via a combination of 2-hour face-to-face workshops (Weeks 1-4, 5-6 and 12), face-to-face consultations, and self-directed learning. Successful engagement in this course requires your attendance at workshops; due to their interactive nature, workshop content will not be recorded. A small number of remote students can be accommodated on Zoom in a synchronous session with the face-to-face workshop. Powerpoint slides and other documents will be provided on MyUni.

These approaches are designed to equip you with professional skills and confidence you need as you transition from your undergraduate studies to employment and/or further study. You will engage reflexively with your learning, synthesise academic and professional knowledge, and replicate business communication practices. Your learning in workshops will be supported by in-class peer activities, guest lectures, online content, and research training seminars. You will also receive academic support through online discussion and face-to-face consultations.

Workload

No information currently available.

Learning Activities Summary

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Small Group Discovery Experience

This course combines industry and peer mentoring, small group activities, and self-directed work.

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Assessment Summary

Reflective analysis (30%)
Participation and professionalism (10%)
Research planning presentation (20%)
Research report (40%)

Assessment Detail

Assignment details will be available through MyUni.

Submission

Written assignments must be submitted through MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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