This unit analyses the role of the media as a cultural resource. It explores the historical and cultural contexts of a broad range of popular media examples including animation, television drama and comic books and analyses the relationships media develop with their audiences. Students will gain both an understanding of how media industries operate as cultural industries and the societal impact of these cultural formations.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: 3500 words internal assignments (60%), two-hour exam (40%)
TEACHING PATTERN: Five contact hours fortnightly
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