Graduate papers

Admission to all papers involving individual programmes and direction will be subject to and at the discretion of the Chairperson. Research proposal forms may be obtained from the Programme Office.

All students enrolling for a graduate qualification, or part-qualification, are expected to discuss their intended papers with the Graduate Advisor (Ann Hardy) or the Chairperson of the Programme. The Programme will positively consider candidates with appropriate professional experience.

The Graduate information page has general information for graduates within the Programme, including availability of resources, submission of work, deadlines, etc. (including the downloadable Word template for Masters proposals)

See the requirements for Screen and Media degrees for more details on the undergraduate and graduate degrees using Screen and Media Studies as a major or supporting subject. Our HANDBOOK provides a variety of forms of general information for students (including requirements for assessment)

The ONLINE TIMETABLE provides details of the scheduling of weekly teaching sessions.

A SEMESTER

SMST501-11A (NET) RESEARCHING THE MEDIA

Convenor: Craig Hight
30 points

This paper is designed to provide an advanced understanding of screen research methods and outcomes. It identifies constraints and freedoms in research and places a strong emphasis on explaining how research can be understood as an intellectual and theoretical activity. Students are required to develop and work on their own theoretically-based research projects in consultation with the lecturer.
Note: Highly recommended for BA(Hons) students majoring in Screen and Media Studies. This paper is compulsory for the PGDip.

Required book: Book of readings (available for purchase through Campus Copy)

SMST505-09A (NET) CHILDREN AND THE MEDIA

Convenor: Geoff Lealand
30 points

Historical and current constructions of childhood, media representations of childhood and children's use of media. The emphasis is on researching media use, analysis of marketing to children, and the impact of technological change. Students may have the opportunity to do research which has applications outside the university.

SMST507-11A (HAM) SCRIPTWRITING

Convenor: Ann Hardy
30 points

This workshop based paper develops understanding and experience of script-construction processes and practices as well as script analysis. Students will produce scripts for possible future realisation in production.

Prerequisite: SMST307

SMST511-11A (HAM) IMAGES OF AOTEAROA / NEW ZEALAND

Convenor: Lisa Perrott
30 points

A workshop-based paper during which students produce a short piece of original work in either the video or multimedia formats. The work should reflect the experience of being a resident of Aotearoa/New Zealand and must be situated in relationship to the student's previous and ongoing studies in both theory and production.
Prospective students will be asked to submit a proposal and, once accepted, will normally be assigned two supervisors: one in the production area, the other providing guidance on academic matters.

Pre-requisites: SMST302

SMST512-11A (NET) MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Convenor: Dan Fleming
30 points

This paper has been designed for students interested in pursuing a career within a creative industry such as the arts, media, leisure, film and television. Marketing and Creative Industries provides students with the opportunity to critically analyse and reflect on the complexities associated with applying marketing thinking to creative ventures.

Prerequisite: SMST317B

SMST519-11A (HAM) DIGITAL CINEMA: DEVELOPMENT

Convenor: Bevin Yeatman
30 points

Pre-requisite: SMST312
Required book: Book of readings (available for purchase through Campus Copy)

SMST590-11A (HAM) DIRECTED STUDY

SMST591-11B (HAM) DISSERTATION (One Paper)

Convenor: Stan Jones
30 points

Students will be required to nominate an acceptable field of study and proceed to develop it through their own reading, research and practical application. Please note: Enrolment in a Directed Study is not automatic. Please see the information on Directed Studies in the Handbook.

The normal criteria for enrolment in these papers are the completion of the level two SMST programme, a minimum B+ grade in SMST207, and the approval of a research proposal by the Convenor of Directed Studies.

B SEMESTER

SMST502-11B (HAM) CREATIVE THEORY

Convenor: Alistair Swale
30 points

This paper concentrates on contemporary approaches to media focusing on new ideas of time and space. Students will investigate theory as a method to create opportunities to perceive the media and the roles they play as both producers and audiences in innovative ways.
Note: Highly recommended for BA(Hons) students majoring in Screen and Media Studies.

Required book: Book of readings (available for purchase through Campus Copy)

SMST503-11B (NET) MOBILE MEDIATED WORLD

Convenor: TBC
30 points

This paper covers the development of, and discursive frameworks governing, mobile and internet communications technologies. Users, industries and texts will be studied - primarily in the New Zealand context. Students will investigate theory as a method to create opportunities to perceive the media and the roles they play as both producers and audiences in innovative ways.

SMST508-11B (NET) TEACHING NCEA MEDIA STUDIES

Convenor: Geoff Lealand
30 points

A paper designed for prospective teachers, or teachers wishing to upskill. The emphasis is on strategies for teaching media studies in New Zealand secondary schools. Content can be taught fully or partly online.

Required book: Book of readings (available for purchase through Campus Copy)

SMST518-11B (HAM) DIGITAL CINEMA: PRODUCTION

Convenor: Lisa Perrott
30 points

Students will explore the creative and theoretical developments in contemporary digital cinema as a springboard to the production of their own short digital films, and will analyse their own creative intentions in oral and written presentation.

Pre-requisite: SMST312
Required book: Book of readings (available for purchase through Campus Copy)

SMST590-11B (HAM) DIRECTED STUDY

SMST591-11B (HAM) DISSERTATION (One Paper)

Convenor: Stan Jones
30 points

Students will be required to nominate an acceptable field of study and proceed to develop it through their own reading, research and practical application. Please note: Enrolment in a Directed Study is not automatic. Please See the information on Directed Studies in the Handbook.

The normal criteria for enrolment in these papers are the completion of the level two SMST programme, a minimum B+ grade in SMST207, and the approval of a research proposal by the Convenor of Directed Studies.

OTHERS

SMST590-11S (HAM) DIRECTED STUDY
See the details for SMST590-11A

SMST590-11Y (HAM) DIRECTED STUDY
See the details for SMST590-11A

SMST591-11Y (HAM) DISSERTATION (One Paper)

SMST592-11C (HAM) DISSERTATION (Two Papers)

SMST593-11C (HAM) SCREEN AND MEDIA STUDIES THESIS (Three Papers)

SMST594-11C (HAM) SCREEN AND MEDIA STUDIES THESIS (Four Papers)

Candidates for these research papers should see the Graduate information page for the proposal form, and contact the graduate advisor (Geoff Lealand)