AMG5038 · Global media industries

Overview

In this unit, you examine major global trends shaping the contemporary media industries. You consider transnational flows of content, technology and profits and their implications for broader industry structures. You explore established and emerging power dynamics in the global media industries, including major new centres of media power and influence. You also explore important challenges to regional, local, public service and community media in the face of increased digital convergence, transnationalism and privatisation of media companies. Drawing on diverse international examples, you consider major challenges and opportunities for the global media industries and assesses the capacity of industry and national governments in undertaking effective regulation.

Areas of study: Communications and media studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and explain the business models of new and established media companies and industries;
2. Critically analyse regulatory, industry and community responses to issues arising from digital disruption, convergence, globalisation and geopolitics;
3. Assess the political, economic and regulatory contexts for contemporary media organisation/s, and identify potential issues for stakeholders;
4. Communicate research findings and insights in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using appropriate audio/visual elements and written reporting conventions.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.