Course overview
This course investigates how screen and sound industries are being reshaped in a changing media landscape. You will gain knowledge about the history, evolution and proliferation of screen and sound industries, including television, film, video games, and podcasting, and examine current shifts in the production and consumption of screen and sound products. Topics will include: screen and sound industry trends; audience engagement; emerging business models; production conventions and genres; streaming entertainment platforms and algorithms; and promotion and advertising strategies. You will gain foundational skills in media analysis and knowledge of the relationships between screen and sound products, industries and audiences. You will have the opportunity to undertake a practical option related to screen or sound script writing as part of your assessment.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of key theories, concepts and trends associated with contemporary screen and sound industries in Australia and internationally
- Describe and analyse methods used by Australian and international screen and sound industries to produce, circulate, promote and monetise content
- Demonstrate skills in academic and media research and writing, as appropriate for Level I
- Critically evaluate your own social and cultural position in relation to screen and sound products and industries