Offered
Berwick First semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
This unit examines the construction of the youth audience/consumer; the development of new media narratives; and the associated reading and consumption practices of youth. Youth narratives are examined as sites of pleasure and contestation for an emerging citizenry in an increasingly converging and globalised environment. Areas of study include virtual reality, Internet sites, music video, animation, soap opera, sitcom, hybrid current affairs and magazines.
Assessment
Oral presentation: 15%
Written paper (2000 words): 30%
Essay (2500 words): 55%
Contact hours
2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
Prohibitions
GSC3416, COM3080
