MDIA 1004 - Broadcast: Television & Radio
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 1004 Course Broadcast: Television & Radio Coordinating Unit Media Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Restrictions Available to BMedia students only Assessment First assignment (10%), research assignment (30%), essay assignment including creative assessment or policy assessment option (50%), class participation and attendance (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Sal Humphreys
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will have:
1. Been introduced to academic approaches to broadcast television and radio.
2. Gained familiarity with traditions of broadcast studies including the key literature and language used.
3. Developed a historical and critical orientation to studies of contemporary television and radio institutions – providing understandings of the origins and legacies of antecedents like the telegraph, film and photography.
4. Been prepared for upper level studies through the development of core study skills (critical reading and research) and knowledge of key concepts such as mass media technologies, sound and vision, national regulation, policy, mediation, genres and global format trade.
5. Developed scholarly research and writing skills (including essay and script writing), policy and analysis techniques.
6. Demonstrate competence in reading relevant academic literature and in reflecting critically on that body of literature.
7. Demonstrate conformity to appropriate forms of written presentation in academic work.
8. Demonstrate a general awareness of the role of broadcast television and radio in understanding social life.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 8 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2, 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4, 5 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 6, 7 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 3, 8 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5, 7, 8 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 3, 5, 8 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
The required readings for each week are all included in the Course Reader available from the ICC. Any additional readings will be available electronically via the MyUni course site. You need to read the relevant sections each week before the lectures and tutorials. You must always bring your Course Reader to tutorials.Recommended Resources
Any additional materials will be posted on MyUni.Online Learning
Students will be expected to utilise facilities in MyUni to keep informed of the course and its activities. All assignment submissions to be as PDF documents submitted electronically through MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by problem-solving and analytic tutorials that develop material covered in lectures plus tutorial readings from the Course ReaderWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
3 contact hours per week.
Lecture attendance: 2 hours per week.
Tutorial attendance: 1 hour per week.
Tutorial preparation: 3 hours per week.
Assignment preparation: 2 hours per week.
This is an approximation of the likely time in an average week to complete all elements of the course.Schedule Week Topic Week 1 Introduction: Broadcast TV & Radio Week 2 Historical development of Broadcast TV & Radio Week 3 The Broadcast Audience Week 4 Alternative Broadcasting Week 5 Global/Local Broadcasting Week 6 Moral Debates and Celebrity Culture Week 7 Genre Traditions Week 8 Representation and Identity in Sitcoms Week 9 Writing for Broadcast Week 10 From Drama to Dramedy Week 11 Identity, Shame and the Future of Reality TV Week 12 Conclusions: Overview and Further Reading Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- 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
Participation and Attendance (10%)
Continuous assessment from Week 1
Formative assessment.
First Assignment
Reflective writing task - Media log (20%)
Summative assessment.
Writing skills-based assignments
Critical Listening & Viewing + MyWriting Lab
(worth up to 30%)
Summative assessment.
Essay or script assignment (up to 40%)
Summative assessment.Assessment Related Requirements
Students must complete and submit all assignments by the due date and meet the university requirements for attendance to be eligible for assessment.Assessment Detail
1. Participation and attendance. A continuous assessment of active participation in lectures and tutorials.
2. First Assignment: Media Log
A critical reflection of your broadcast consumption.
Students will receive assignment feedback and comments and their grade via a completed Assignment Rubric. The rubric template is available on MyUni and students encouraged to consult this while completing their assignment.
3. Second Assignment: Critical Listening/Viewing
A written critique of a radio program or podcast and a television program.
Note: One of these critiques must be from a commercial or public broadcaster, and one must be from a community broadcaster. (e.g. 1 program from ABC TV, and 1 from Radio Adelaide).
Every student will be provided with a copy of the assessment rubric informing them of how their work was assessed, but further comments will only be given if this is specifically requested.
4. Major Assignment: Script or Essay
Choose to write a TV or radio script in a particular genre as explored in the course, or write a critical academic essay on a topic provided.Submission
All assignments to be submitted electronically as PDF files through the Broadcast TV & Radio page on 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 Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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