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ATS1206 · Media challenges
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Communications
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
What are the greatest media challenges of our time? How can media professionals of the future be equipped to tackle these challenges as well as those that lie ahead which we cannot yet imagine? In this era of unprecedented levels of media change and power, media challenges cannot be understood through a single, specialist lens. The unit will complement knowledge from your chosen specialisation by providing a collaborative learning space where you will be exposed to a range of critical approaches that will assist you to develop interdisciplinary, strategic thinking skills. In addition to self-guided study, you will work with others in formal and informal teams to link content knowledge and practical skills in an investigation of a global 'real-world' media challenge of our times.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading discussions | Exercise | 10% | — |
| 2 | Analytical Exercise | Exercise | 30% | — |
| 3 | Presentation | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 4 | Reflection | Written | 30% | — |
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
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- explain a contemporary global media challenge using interdisciplinary approaches;
- manage, evaluate and interpret sources of information relevant to issues in the media;
- communicate coherent and persuasive arguments both orally and in professional presentation formats;
- utilise strategic and interdisciplinary thinking to analyse media challenges;
- work independently and collaboratively with peers to investigate, analyse and report on a 'real-world' contemporary media challenge.
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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 hours |
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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