Course Title: Research Methods for Media

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Research Methods for Media

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2845

City Campus

Postgraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Assoc Professor Marsha Berry

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2592

Course Coordinator Email: marsha.berry@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 9 Level 5

Course Coordinator Availability: Contact Course Coordinator


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In the course you will explore a range of approaches to media production research and ethical media practice. You will analyse the implications of integrating research into your professional media context.

 

You will develop your expertise in contemporary issues within media for application in the creation of context-specific proposals for research projects.

 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes: 

  • Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on complex theories and recent developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice in contemporary media production.
  • Use appropriate research methods to design and execute substantial projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorise about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge area.

 


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

 

  • Identify research aims and potential research contributions of your developing screen or media practice.
  • Critically analyse and discuss the literature and major works related to contemporary practice in screen and media.
  • Select and justify the use of appropriate research methodologies and methods for specific screen or media production contexts.
  • Develop research proposals aligned to your area of expertise in media production.

 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of activities both face-to-face and/or online such as workshops, tutorials, group and class discussion, class activities and individual research.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.

 

There are services available to support your learning, including the University Library and Study Support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Critical Summary (Individual) 20% Linked  CLOs 1, 2, 3

Assessment Task 2: Project Proposal (Individual) 40% Linked CLOs 3, 4

Assessment Task 3: Literature Review (Individual) 40% Linked CLOs 1, 2, 3

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.