Approaches to Computational Media (MECM90015)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject explores computing technologies within media and communications studies. Computational media include databases, platforms, algorithms, interfaces and infrastructures, which now play a significant role in mediating cultural practices and social relations. Students will examine various theoretical, historical and methodological approaches for analyzing computer technologies, their histories, and their social impacts. Within the subject workshops, students will consider debates around technology innovation, change and adoption, whilst also undertaking a research project to apply these ideas to a specific digital media artefact, function, or practice.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:



  • undertake both independent and group research into digital media technologies, histories, and practices;
  • demonstrate a high-level understanding of various research frameworks, methods and theories in the study of computational media;
  • critically reflect on processes of innovation, change and adoption in media and communications technologies; and
  • engage in informed discussion about the social and political implications of computational technologies.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • identify and apply appropriate research methods and theoretical frameworks for independent study of digital media;
  • demonstrate a high-level of written and oral communication skills;
  • work effectively as a member of a team in developing, researching, and presenting a project; and
  • demonstrate a high level of competence in reading, synthesising, and presenting relevant research and theoretical material.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • Class presentation equivalent to 1,500 words (25%), due during the teaching period.
  • Essay plan of 500 words (15%), due early in the teaching period.
  • Final reflective essay of 3,000 words (60%), due late in the teaching period.
  • Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • June
    Principal coordinatorBjorn Nansen
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 24 hours: 1x2-hour workshop and 1x2-hour seminar, taught intensively over six days in June.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period20 June 2018 to 30 June 2018
    Last self-enrol date22 June 2018
    Census date13 July 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail31 August 2018
    Assessment period ends11 October 2018

    June contact information

    Email: nansenb@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject is taught intensively of six days in June.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022