MDIA 1020 - Media Professions and Identities

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

As a diverse and fast-changing field, it is important to start thinking early about what area or areas of media you are interested in working within. This course prepares students for diverse fields of media work by introducing them to the variety of positions and types of employment that could be of interest and contextualising this variety with critical engagement with theory and practice. Media Professions and Identities introduces students to the expectations of a range of professional media and communications roles within a variety of organisations, including fast-developing media industries, government service and community organisations. You will explore the changing nature of professional media careers and the role of communications professionals in broader industry, government and community environments, and position yourself in response to possible future careers.

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Course Details

Course Code	MDIA 1020
Course	Media Professions and Identities
Coordinating Unit	Media
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	MDIA 3310
Assessment	Quizzes 20%, Annotated Bibliography 25%, Essay 45%, Participation 10%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Saira Ali

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of the range of potential media careers and environments
2. Communicate and critically reflect on your identity as a media practitioner
3. Demonstrateunderstandings of visual and aesthetic media
4. Engage with a broad range of narrative 最新糖心Vlog
5. Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers to both give and receive feedback

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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)	1,3,4
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	2,3,5
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	5
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
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	2,5
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	1,2,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

More information about required resources will be provided through MyUni.

Recommended Resources

More information about recommended resources will be provided through MyUni.

Online Learning

This course makes extensive use of MyUni, and all assignments are submitted via MyUni. Other websites may also be used.

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course is taught using a combination of face-to-face classes and online materials.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour lectures per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial per week	12 hours per semester
3 hours reading per week	36 hours per semester
2.5 hours assignment preparation per week	30 hours per semester
4 hours research per week	48 hours per semester
1 hour tutorial preparation per week	10 hours per semester
	TOTAL = 156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Week-by-week course content is available on the MyUni site.

Specific Course Requirements

No specific course requirements.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

ASSESSMENT TASK	TASK TYPE	WEIGHTING	COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
Quizzes	Formative and summative	20%	1, 3, 4
Case study	Formative and summative	25%	1, 2
Essay	Summative	45%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Participation	Summative	10%	1, 2, 5

Modified arrangements have been made to assessments and the details provided here reflect recent updates.
1. Quiz replaced by Class Presentation - still 20%
2. Case study replaced by Blog/Vlog - now 30%
3. Essay replaced by Professional Practice Assessment Report - now 40%
4. Participation - no change

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must submit all written assessment tasks to be eligible to pass the course. Participation has 80% attendance requirement.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

All assignments must be submitted via 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

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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