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MDIA 3332 - Media Research Project

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

This course prepares students for the transition from undergraduate degree to professional employment and/or further study. Students design and undertake a self-directed, desktop research project, using public domain materials and focusing on an industry-relevant research question. The project can be designed as a stand-alone piece of research or a preliminary study for future research. Through industry and peer-to-peer networking activities, supported by a seminar program, Media Research Project provides opportunities for students to put into practice and extend what they have learned throughout their degree. This course is not available to students in the Bachelor of Media. B.Media students should instead take MDIA 3207 Media Industry Transitions.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MDIA 3332
    Course Media Research Project
    Coordinating Unit Media
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 2 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites At least 15 units of Media major courses
    Incompatible MDIA 3207
    Restrictions Not available to students undertaking B.Media. Media Major students only
    Assessment Reflective analysis, Presentation, Participation and Professionalism, Final Report
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Kathryn Bowd

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Manage the transition from undergraduate studies to employment and/or further study
    2. Apply course-taught research training to engage with contemporary industry-related challenges in the media and communications sector
    3. Use appropriately targeted research and/or communications strategies for seeking future employment in the media and communications sector, including government and non-government organisations
    4. Assess the limitations of secondary research when approaching industry research questions, and locate a range of primary and secondary sources to identify and address industry questions
    5. Design and conduct an ethically- and methodologically-sound desktop research study on an appropriate sector issue
    6. Communicate professionally in a style appropriate to the sector, including the preparation of presentations and reports
    7. Reflect on, critically assess, consolidate and synthesise academic and industry media education and training
    8. Form personalised learning objectives for ongoing professional development
    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.

    2, 5, 7

    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, 8

    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.

    3, 5, 6, 7

    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, 3, 6, 8

    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.

    4, 5, 6

    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.

    1, 8
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    There is no textbook or course reader for this course. To successfully complete this course, you will need access to to MyUni.
    Online Learning
    This course uses MyUni for the provision of course materials, online discussions, assignment advice and help sheets, and other resources. All assignments will be submitted via MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is taught via a combination of 2-hour face-to-face workshops (see timetable for workshop weeks), face-to-face consultations, and self-directed learning. Successful engagement in this course requires your attendance at workshops; due to their interactive nature, workshop content will not be recorded. A small number of remote students can be accommodated on Zoom in a synchronous session with the face to-face workshop. Powerpoint slides and other documents will be provided on MyUni. 

    Please make sure you check the timetable to ensure you attend classes in the correct weeks.

    These approaches are designed to equip you with professional skills and confidence you need as you transition from your undergraduate studies to employment and/or further study. You will engage reflexively with your learning, synthesise academic and professional knowledge, and replicate business communication practices. Your learning in workshops will be supported byin-class peer activities, guest lectures, online content, and research training seminars.
    Workload

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

    1 x 2-hour seminar per week (see MyUni for weekly schedule, as seminars do not run every week)

    1 hour seminar preparation/reading per week

    8 hours assignment preparation per week


    Learning Activities Summary
    This course is taught via a combination of 2-hour face-to-face workshops (see timetable for workshop weeks), face-to-face consultations, and self-directed learning. The workshops are co-taught with MDIA 3207 Media Industry Transitions.
  • 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
    Reflective analysis (30%)
    Participation and professionalism (10%)
    Research planning presentation (20%)
    Research report (40%)
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission
    Written assignments must be submitted through MyUni.
    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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