Media Production Subject regulations
Media Production serves students that wish to put communication theory into practice by working in professional studio and production ecologies. This is a practical and practice-oriented major geared toward the mechanics of producing media. Covering production methods from pre-production to post-production, papers in this major will address effective design and implementation of image-text-motion, sound/music and audio-visual methods of communication. You will become cognisant multi-modal communicators through working in a range of production settings including film & documentary, professional studio ecologies, web-series production, factual media, podcasting, game design, sound design, soundscape, music, web media, and other forms of multimedia outputs.
Media Production is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Communication (BC). Media Production may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Media Production as a single major for the BC, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Media Production, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete DSIGN125 or MEDIA102 and DSIGN141 or MUSIC140, 45 points chosen from DSIGN243, DSIGN271, MEDIA202 or MUSIC240 and 60 points chosen from the 300 level papers listed for Media Production.
To complete Media Production as part of a double major for the BC, or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Media Production including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete DSIGN125 or MEDIA102 and DSIGN141 or MUSIC140, 45 points chosen from DSIGN243, DSIGN271, MEDIA202 or MUSIC240 and 45 points chosen from the 300 level papers listed for Media Production.
To complete a minor in Media Production, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Media Production major, including at least 30 points above 100 level.
Students should ensure that the pre-requisites on the 100-level papers enable them to enrol in the 200 and 300 level papers.
Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office for programme advice.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCert(MedProd) and GradDip(MedProd) A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Media Production at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.
Media Production papers
Code and paper title | Points | |
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DSIGN125
Introduction to Communication Design Production
This paper enables students to perform basic computing operations and to operate software packages for the manipulation of visual images and text for... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
DSIGN141
Principles of Form and Design
This paper develops the student's ability to recognise and utilise the basic elements and principles of design both two and three dimensionally. It... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
MEDIA102
Film Production 1: Telling Stories
A hands-on practice paper in which students learn to apply film production theory to communicate ideas and tell stories. Students gain experience... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
MUSIC140
Audio Tech: Communication and Creativity
This paper is an introduction to DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations); the creation of original musical works based on computer technology; basic... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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DSIGN243
Visual Language and Information Design
This paper offers students the possibility to explore the area of information design. By using their knowledge of principles of design, visual... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
DSIGN271
Design Thinking
The paper presents the iterative process of design, used to understand users, challenge assumptions and redefine problems through empathising with... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
MEDIA202
Film Production 2: Experimentation and Creativity
Students are challenged to extend their creative practice beyond the conventions of narrative film making. Working with moving image and sound... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
MUSIC240
Creative Music Technology 2: Music and Visuals
An introduction to music for screen idioms and its compositions through digital sound generation. |
15 | 25B (Online) |
Code and paper title | Points | |
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DSIGN341
Design Systems
This paper introduces students to design systems, visual identity systems, and typographic systems, preparing the students to apply these systems... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
MEDIA305
Interactive Media Design
Create your own interactive projects that expand your creative practice. Students will engage with contemporary arts practices to devise audio-visual... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
MEDIA320
Lens-based Project
This paper provides an opportunity for students to develop and carry out a small scale creative media project with relative independence. Students... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
MEDIA330
Podcasting
Podcasting has become an increasingly popular way of telling stories, exploring issues and educating. This paper will explore this relatively new... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
MUSIC304
Music and the Screen
This paper requires the completion of a substantial creative project under supervision with a focus on integrating screen imagery and audio. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
MUSIC340
Music Technology 3: Creative Project
This paper includes a critical study of music and technology, and the development of students' production and composition techniques. The aim is to... |
15 | 25A (Online) |
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DSIGN125 Introduction to Communication Design Production
This paper enables students to perform basic computing operations and to operate software packages for the manipulation of visual images and text for...
Points 15DSIGN141 Principles of Form and DesignThis paper develops the student's ability to recognise and utilise the basic elements and principles of design both two and three dimensionally. It...
Points 15MEDIA102 Film Production 1: Telling StoriesA hands-on practice paper in which students learn to apply film production theory to communicate ideas and tell stories. Students gain experience...
Points 15MUSIC140 Audio Tech: Communication and CreativityThis paper is an introduction to DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations); the creation of original musical works based on computer technology; basic...
Points 15 -
DSIGN243 Visual Language and Information Design
This paper offers students the possibility to explore the area of information design. By using their knowledge of principles of design, visual...
Points 15DSIGN271 Design ThinkingThe paper presents the iterative process of design, used to understand users, challenge assumptions and redefine problems through empathising with...
Points 15MEDIA202 Film Production 2: Experimentation and CreativityStudents are challenged to extend their creative practice beyond the conventions of narrative film making. Working with moving image and sound...
Points 15MUSIC240 Creative Music Technology 2: Music and VisualsAn introduction to music for screen idioms and its compositions through digital sound generation.
Points 15 -
DSIGN341 Design Systems
This paper introduces students to design systems, visual identity systems, and typographic systems, preparing the students to apply these systems...
Points 15MEDIA305 Interactive Media DesignCreate your own interactive projects that expand your creative practice. Students will engage with contemporary arts practices to devise audio-visual...
Points 15MEDIA320 Lens-based ProjectThis paper provides an opportunity for students to develop and carry out a small scale creative media project with relative independence. Students...
Points 15MEDIA330 PodcastingPodcasting has become an increasingly popular way of telling stories, exploring issues and educating. This paper will explore this relatively new...
Points 15MUSIC304 Music and the ScreenThis paper requires the completion of a substantial creative project under supervision with a focus on integrating screen imagery and audio.
Points 15MUSIC340 Music Technology 3: Creative ProjectThis paper includes a critical study of music and technology, and the development of students' production and composition techniques. The aim is to...
Points 15
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