50916 Special Topic in Media Arts

8cp
Graduate subject – Media Arts and Production – 400 level

Topic: Multimodality

This subject offers an in-depth study of one aspect of media production, history and aesthetics. In any given semester the focus may be on one of the following: genre studies, sound design, visual style, a television genre, a director's style, issues for the contemporary producer, editing, production design, mythic themes, poetics, new media narrative, issues in contemporary cinema, or digital special effects. Through screenings, readings and seminar presentations, students develop their skills in the critical analysis of film, video, sound and new media. The subject encourages students to develop their own technical, critical and creative skills through individual research exercises.

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3,088.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

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