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<p>What is Australian screen content in a global media landscape? The concepts we use to understand what is Australian on screen are changing in today’s digitised environment. This advanced unit examines the contexts and development of Australian screen content and industries in the twenty-first century. Using examples from television, film, video games and online videos, the unit invites students to have an active role in interpreting and contributing to current discourse about screen media. After an introduction to cultural nationalism and government funding, the unit gives attention to factors and challenges facing Australian creators in a global context. Topics include international genres, transnational productions, ethnic and social diversity, Indigenous content, non-fiction and fictional content, and global platforms. Students learn concepts and frameworks for identifying and reflecting on challenges and issues for Australian screen productions in changing environments.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Concepts of cultural nationalism, nation and/or national identity<br>
2. Transnational, international and/or global screen contexts<br>
3. Roles and functions of screen media<br>
4. Government funding and support of screen industries, including contemporary approaches<br>
5. The digital transition and its impacts on Australian screen production<br>
6. Transnationalism in production, marketing, platforms and/or audiences<br>
7. Foreign productions filmed in Australia and/or Australian productions filmed abroad<br>
8. Ethnic and cultural diversity <br>
9. Gender and sexuality<br>
10. First Nations screen production<br>
11. Genres that have or not migrated to digital platforms or global contexts; e.g. road movie, western, soap opera, children’s television, documentary, reality/popular factual TV<br>
12. Twenty-first-century production trends, current and/or emerging<br>
13. Social media video creator as a profession<br>
14. Australian vs global content in social media video content<br>
15. Australia in the global video games industry<br>
16. Other emerging developments in screen platforms, mediums, genres, creative communities</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>What is Australian screen content in a global media landscape? The concepts we use to understand what is Australian on screen are changing in today’s digitised environment. This advanced unit examines the contexts and development of Australian screen content and industries in the twenty-first century. Using examples from television, film, video games and online videos, the unit invites students to have an active role in interpreting and contributing to current discourse about screen media. After an introduction to cultural nationalism and government funding, the unit gives attention to factors and challenges facing Australian creators in a global context. Topics include international genres, transnational productions, ethnic and social diversity, Indigenous content, non-fiction and fictional content, and global platforms. Students learn concepts and frameworks for identifying and reflecting on challenges and issues for Australian screen productions in changing environments.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Concepts of cultural nationalism, nation and/or national identity<br> 2. Transnational, international and/or global screen contexts<br> 3. Roles and functions of screen media<br> 4. Government funding and support of screen industries, including contemporary approaches<br> 5. The digital transition and its impacts on Australian screen production<br> 6. Transnationalism in production, marketing, platforms and/or audiences<br> 7. Foreign productions filmed in Australia and/or Australian productions filmed abroad<br> 8. Ethnic and cultural diversity <br> 9. Gender and sexuality<br> 10. First Nations screen production<br> 11. Genres that have or not migrated to digital platforms or global contexts; e.g. road movie, western, soap opera, children’s television, documentary, reality/popular factual TV<br> 12. Twenty-first-century production trends, current and/or emerging<br> 13. Social media video creator as a profession<br> 14. Australian vs global content in social media video content<br> 15. Australia in the global video games industry<br> 16. Other emerging developments in screen platforms, mediums, genres, creative communities</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/badig3005">100701 - Audio Visual Studies</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BADIG2001" target="_blank">BADIG2001</a>/BADIG2002/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BADIG2003" target="_blank">BADIG2003</a>/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BADIG2004" target="_blank">BADIG2004</a>/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BAENG2001" target="_blank">BAENG2001</a>/BAFLM2002/BAFLM2003/BAFLM2004/BAFLM3002/BAFLM3003/BAFLM3004/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BALIT2002" target="_blank">BALIT2002</a>/BALIT2003/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BALIT2004" target="_blank">BALIT2004</a>/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BALIT2005" target="_blank">BALIT2005</a>/BATCC2004/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BATCC2005" target="_blank">BATCC2005</a>/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BAWRT2002" target="_blank">BAWRT2002</a>/BAWRT2003/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BAWRT2004" target="_blank">BAWRT2004</a>/<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BAWRT2005" target="_blank">BAWRT2005</a>/FLMES2451</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed BAFLM2002 OR must not have completed BAFLM3002 OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=BADIG2005" target="_blank">BADIG2005</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Have advanced knowledge of developments in Australian screen industries and productions.</p>
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<p>Know concepts and frameworks for situating Australian screen creators and content in international contexts.</p>
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<p>Critically examine the dynamic relationship between screen industries, screen texts and society in the digital era.</p>
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<p>Explore a diverse range of industrial, creative, market-oriented and medium-specific processes at work in contemporary Australian screen production.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse screen industries and content in relation to secondary publications and discourses about Australian and international developments.</p>
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<p>Identify and analyse significant issues and debates about screen industries and content.</p>
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<p>Communicate ideas and models for understanding current and emerging screen developments.</p>
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<p>Apply advanced skills in academic research, writing and referencing.</p>
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<p>Apply ideas from secondary publications to Australian screen industries and texts.</p>
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<p>Critially analyse a range of institutional, global, conceptual, theoretical and/or thematic aspects of Australian screen industries and content.</p>
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<p>In written and/or verbal form, apply concepts and analytical skills to emerging screen developments.</p>
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<p>Develop a topic and devise a written argument informed by research, critical thinking and analysis of Australian screen content and/or a screen industry.</p>
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<p>Find and post content in online forums in response to set questions or tasks, relating to a range of topics in the unit. The weeks and tasks are to be specified in the unit description.<br></p>
<p>Online activities</p>
<p>15-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Addressing a topic designed for advanced-level students, present a written analysis of an issue or concept relating to an Australian screen industry or content, for the purpose of demonstrating understanding of unit reading and concepts taught.</p>
<p>Written analysis</p>
<p>25-40%</p>
S1, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Develop own topic, research and present an argument about an aspect of contemporary Australian screen industries and/or content. This task is designed to demonstrate an accumulation of knowledge and skills relating to the unit. The specific format and requirements are to be detailed in the unit description.</p>
<p>Written and/or visual report</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A3, A4
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Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/badig3005">100701 - Audio Visual Studies</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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