483-147 Learning Area (Sec) Media Studies

A sub-major in cinema studies, media studies or equivalent. Some practical experience in filmmaking is expected.

Students will study the methodology of teaching media studies in the secondary school, involving both practical and theoretical areas of the media. Topics will include key concepts in media teaching, such as audience, media forms and formats, media values and the production process of the media; curriculum and policy documents for media studies; and appropriate program development, classroom teaching, assessment and evaluation strategies.

Assignments totalling 4000 words or equivalent.