Communication and Media Research Project

Course aim

For students to undertake a research project, allowing them to apply their research skills and knowledge of contemporary communication processes and the the institutional and cultural dynamics of the media and cultural industries.

Course content

Design and manage an individual research project broadly on communication processes, cultural practices and production, including focus on integrating suitable research methods, refinement of a research question, selection of suitable reporting techniques, and modes of presentation of research findings to a professional level.

Textbook(s)

Seale, C 2012, Researching society and culture , 3rd edn, Sage, London

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 3013	Communication and Media Research Skills
COMM 1033	Introduction to Communication and Cultural Studies
COMM 2041	Creative Industries and Ethics
COMM 1018	Screen Matters: Film, Television and New Media
HUMS 2023	Culture, Place and Meaning

Satisfactory completion of at least 22.5 units in the Professional Major in Communication Studies, including the core courses above.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	1 hour x 4 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 4 weeks
Practicum	N/A x 5 days
Mentor sessions	1 hour x 5 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.