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MDIA 7003 - Media Master Thesis

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

This course provides students with the opportunity to undertake an original and independent media-based project of their own choice. The dissertation style project will be the result of planning, research and writing that will help the student to further develop academic skills, in research, critical analysis and writing, to an advanced level. Students will be supervised by an academic staff member in a workshop format. The supervisor will help with the development of the research topic and questions and provide regular support and feedback for the students. The combination of independent research with the guidance and support of the academic supervisor is the essential learning and teaching part of this final year component of the Media Master program

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MDIA 7003
    Course Media Master Thesis
    Coordinating Unit Media
    Term Semester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 2 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Prerequisites Complete 6 units of research training courses
    Incompatible MDIA 7008, MDIA 7014A, MDIA 7014B
    Restrictions M.Media programs
    Assessment Key Research Investigation 8000 words, Long-form Essay, Active Participation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Victoria Fielding

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Design and conduct an appropriate and achievable research project in the discipline of Media.
    Identify and address an industry-relevant issue or problem through the critical analysis of an issue or case study.
    Locate, evaluate and synthesise relevant industry and academic literature related to your topic.
    Critically analyse your issue or topic through the identification and application of key theories and concepts in Media.
    Articulate a clear, substantiated and sustained argument informed by theory and practice in Media.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    4, 5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1, 5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1, 2, 4, 5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    1, 2, 4, 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    1, 2, 4, 5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    2, 3, 4, 5
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is taught via a fortnightly two-hour workshop. Workshops are formatted as a group supervision session. Students are provided with individual support from the Course Coordinator as they work on their research dissertation. Four pre-recorded lectures are also available on the topics of: Identifying a research topic; Identifying relevant theories and literature; Research methods and planning; and Analysis and Structuring Dissertation.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Workload – structured learning
    6 x 2-hour workshop group supervision (each fortnight) - 12 hours per semester

    Workload – self-directed learning
    12 hours independent research per week,
    Including reading, assessments and thesis preparation - 150 hours per semester

    Total = 156 hours per semester
    Learning Activities Summary
    The course consists of a 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial delivered weekly.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Tasks Weighting
    Key Resource Investigation 20%
    Dissertation 70%
    Participation 10%
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment Details:

    Section A – Starting Key Resource Investigation
    Contributes to participation grade

    Section B – Finalising Key Resource Investigation
    Contributes to participation grade

    Key Resource Investigation – 20%

    Dissertation – 70%

    Participation – 10%
    Made up of successful completion of Section A – Starting Key Resource Investigation and Section B – Finalising Key Resource Investigation, as well as attendance and active contribution in supervisory workshops.
    Submission
    Assessment will be submitted via MyUni course site using TurnItIn.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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