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MECO1004: Introduction to Media Production

2024 unit information

This unit provides an introduction to the theory and practice of media production. It combines a holistic investigation of contemporary media practices with an exploratory first-hand account of media production techniques. Students will have the opportunity to create their own media production using a variety of technologies. They will create a major media piece by the end of the semester, and learn how to promote and publish their work.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Media and Communications

Code MECO1004
Academic unit Media and Communications
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Identify the foundational principles of media design and participation
  • LO2. Demonstrate basic skills in conceptual media production (audio, video, design, writing, social media and publishing) across multiple platforms
  • LO3. Demonstrate the basic skills for social media production and promotion
  • LO4. Demonstrate the capacity to identify and apply ethical standards in producing media texts, forms and environments

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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Important enrolment information

Additional advice

Available to BA/B Advanced Studies (Media and Communications) and BA/BLaws (Media Studies major) students only