In this course you are expected to keep a weekly process journal (See iLearn for instruction  and options on how and where to keep this journal). This journal will document your engagement with the course material and learning activities in the weekly seminars as well as your independent research. Each week you will be given a task to do in class which you will then complete and add to your journal. Your entries should be between 300-500 words in length and, when relevant, you are encouraged to also include photographic or video documentation of class activities, quotes from guest lecturers, reference to the assigned readings and links to any timely news articles or case studies relevant to the course content. Each entry should demonstrate that you can identify, understand and apply key ideas, debates and events that relate to disruption and innovation and identify or develop digital strategies that arise in response to such changes in the media landscape.

What to submit:  Select two entries from your process journal from weeks 1-4 for assessment and submit as a word document or PDF to the turnitin box on iLearn.

Assessment Criteria:

Understanding: Identify and demonstrate an understanding of key questions, debates and concepts covered in the seminars and weekly readings.

Application: Evidence that you can draw connections between theory and practice and apply ideas in new contexts by conducting relevant independent research and incorporating examples and other relevant material into your portfolio.

Analysis:  Demonstrate that you can Critically analyze key concepts and situate them within broader academic and professional discourse.

Expression:  Clarity of expression, including spelling, grammar, and referencing. Effective use of citations, original images and other media.

In this course you are expected to keep a weekly process journal (See iLearn for instruction and options on how and where to keep this journal). This journal will document your engagement with the course material and learning activities in the weekly seminars as well as your independent research. Each week you will be given a task to do in class which you will then complete and add to your journal. Entries from week  1-8 should be between 300-500 words in length and week 9 task should be 750-1000 words in length.  When relevant, you are encouraged to also include photographic or video documentation of class activities, quotes from guest lecturers, reference to the assigned readings and links to any timely news articles or case studies relevant to the course content. Each entry should demonstrate that you can identify, understand and apply key ideas, debates and events that relate to disruption and innovation and identify or develop digital strategies that arise in response to such changes in the media landscape.

What to submit:  Submit three process journal entries for assessment including

• Select two new process journal entries for assessment. You may not submit the same entries from Process Journal 1.
• Process Journal task from week 9 (This entry will be 750-1000 words in length.)

How to submit: Submit your work in word document or PDF to the turnitin box on iLearn.

Assessment Criteria:

Understanding: Identify and demonstrate an understanding of key questions, debates and concepts covered in the seminars and weekly readings.

Application: Evidence that you can draw connections between theory and practice and apply ideas in new contexts by conducting relevant independent research and incorporating examples and other relevant material into your portfolio.

Analysis:  Demonstrate that you can Critically analyze key concepts and situate them within broader academic and professional discourse.

Expression:  Clarity of expression, including spelling, grammar, and referencing. Effective use of citations, original images and other media.

Identify a contemporary case study that illustrates a topic covered in the course and research a related case study of innovation or disruption within the media landscape. You may choose to discuss a corporation, not-for-profit organisation, startup, technology, media practice, profession, artist, content creator, creative industry or similar focus as your case study.  Your presentation should draw on and illustrate the ideas key ideas and debates from course content.  Presentations should be 8 minutes long with an additional 2 minutes for Q&A from the class. There will be an opportunity to discuss and develop suitable case studies throughout the semester.  A schedule will be posted to iLearn prior to the study break.

What to submit: Please submit a pdf of your presentation slides or your script to the turnitin box on ILearn prior to your presentation for the lecturer's reference and to trigger grading. You will be assessed on the delivery of your in-class presentation.

Assessment Criteria

Application: Your presentation demonstrates that you can identify a relevant case study and situate it within a broader theoretical framework

Research: Your presentation shows you can conduct and communicate independent research on the media and creative industries

Analysis: Your presentation indicates that you developing knowledge and critical expertise about innovation and digital strategies and can communicate these ideas to an audience.

Expression: Your presentation demonstrates that you can structure and deliver an effective oral presentation and select relevant presentation tools including visuals and other relevant media to engage your audience.