COMM 1021 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700180
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Description This subject introduces students to the concept of media in terms of how it has changed, how it works and its impact on our lives and society. It builds the necessary foundation for further theoretical and practical study and understanding of the media in future years. Its approach brings practice-based research together with experiential learning and theoretical reflection. At the conclusion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate a fundamental critical understanding of the media. In addition, students will have developed their digital literacy through the creation of digital creative works.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Communication And Media Studies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Equivalent Subjects COMM 1020 - Media Cultures and Industries
COMM 1002 - Approaches to Communication
COMM 1003 - Approaches to Communication (WSTC)
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory subjects listed in the program structure prior to enrolling in this University level subject.
Students enrolled in Integrated programs must have passed or be enrolled in the preparatory subjects listed in the program structure prior to enrolling in this subject.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Short Answer | 1000 words (total) | 35 | N | Individual |
Professional Task | 1200 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Peer Review | 800 words | 25 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed texts.
Teaching Periods