Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Tai Neilson
Contact via Contact via email
193D
Consultation by appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
From the printing press to citizen journalism, from the telegraph to online gaming; how has digital media evolved to its present-day state? This unit introduces students to contemporary digital media including web and computer technologies, interactive media and games, image and video, and sound, providing a contextual look at their existence. Students will think critically about how technologies are shaped, and how they shape us, as well as considering the histories and uses of various platforms. Teaching is geared towards forming a foundational knowledge of media theory, as well as developing crucial analytical skills. Additionally, students will undertake self-directed and collaborative projects involving hands-on digital media production. The unit is interdisciplinary in scope, with an emphasis on innovative digital media forms and practices today.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment Criteria
GRADE |
RANGE |
STATUS ( ‘Standard Grade’ in AMIS) |
DESCRIPTION |
HD |
85-100 |
Pass |
Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality, insight or creativity in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the program. |
D |
75-84 |
Pass |
Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality or creativity in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the program and the audience. |
CR |
65-74 |
Pass |
Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the program. |
P |
50-64 |
Pass |
Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the program; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the program. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes. |
F |
0-49 |
Fail |
Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the program. |
Special Consideration
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Expectations of students
Reference Style
Feedback in this unit
Feedback (on assessments and learning) is provided in several ways throughout this unit. The usefulness of feedback depends on what you do with it. Feedback can be provided in the form of:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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iLearn Quizzes | 20% | No | Week 5 and Week 12 |
Annotated Bibliography | 30% | No | Week 7 |
Major Assignment | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Active Contribution | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Due: Week 5 and Week 12
Weighting: 20%
Students will undertake two, timed, multiple-choice quizzes administered via iLearn. Each quiz is worth 10% of the unit grade. The content of the quiz will relate to readings, lectures, and tutorial discussions undertaken in the unit. The quizzes must be taken individually and requires students to complete all MAS110 material, including lectures and readings. Quiz 1 covers content from weeks 1 through 5. Quiz 2 covers content from weeks 6 through 11.
This assignment should be completed in a timely fashion and the quiz will close automatically at the stated deadline. Late attempts will only be allowed if a Special Consideration application has been approved.
Assessment criteria:
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 30%
Pick a specific topic and case study to research, which relates explicitly to one or more of the areas covered in MAS110. Complete an annotated bibliography for your topic/case study, including the following:
The annotated bibliography should be 1000 words in length (+/- 10%) and fully referenced in APA style. End-text references are not included in this limit.
The annotated bibliography should include 2 academic sources from MAS110 (set readings, suggested readings, or texts mentioned in lectures) and 2 academic sources that you have found through your own independent research. It should include 4 academic sources in total.
You may cite further sources if required.
Submission:
The Annotated Bibliography will be submitted via the Turnitin link on iLearn as a PDF or Word document.
Assessment Criteria:
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Students will undertake a research project relating academic theory or theories of their choice to a topic/case study of their choice. This assignment includes two parts: 1) a video, and 2) a fully referenced transcript/script of the video, which includes a hyperlink to the video. Workshops concerning the Major Assignment will be held during tutorials in the second half of the session, and should be used to ask your tutor specific questions regarding your own project.
Content:
Length:
Form:
Note 1: You may not use any audiovisual materials in your video to which you do not have the appropriate rights (e.g. embedding someone else's video in your own), as this breaches the policies of video hosting services. You may use self-created material, public domain material, or (appropriately cited and licensed) Creative Commons material. If the service detects that you are using copyrighted material in your creative work, it may remove your work, thus preventing your tutor from marking it. Ensuring that your work does not breach copyright and these websites' terms and conditions is your own responsibility.
Note 2: Students are responsible for the production and correct submission/upload of both the video and the transcript. Teaching staff are unable to give technical support relating to the production of this assignment. Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the technical ability to complete and submit/upload the video and transcript component of this assignment. Transcripts and videos which have not been correctly submitted/uploaded and are not accessible for marking are liable to receive a mark of zero.
Submission:
Assessment Criteria:
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Attendance and contribution in tutorials based on effective preparation, including reading and watching lectures online is essential to successfully meet the learning outcomes. Tutors will keep records of your attendance at tutorials and evaluate your active participation, preparedness, and contributions to tutorial exercises and discussion.
Assessment criteria:
Lectures:
MAS110 lectures are online only. The weekly lecture should be viewed before the week's tutorial. Students are expected to engage with lectures, take notes, and to actively relate lecture content to tutorial discussions and assessments.
Tutorials:
Tutorials begin in week 1. Participation in tutorial activities is a compulsory part of MAS110. Students are expected to arrive punctually and actively participate in class. Tutorials are used to work through concepts and content from lectures and readings, and will convey important information relating to unit assessments, including workshopping upcoming assessments, explaining rubrics, and discussing returned work. Arranging access to the content of missed tutorials is the responsibility of the student.
Required and recommended texts and/or materials:
The schedule of required readings is provided on the MAS110 iLearn. All required readings for MAS110 are accessible online via iLearn/Macquarie University Library. Any further recommended readings or material for each week will be listed on iLearn. If a reading is unavailable or a web link is broken, please contact the convenor. Also contact the convenor if you have special requirements for accessing readings (for instance, visual impairment).
Applying for Special Consideration:
Information on the Special Consideration Policy, and how to apply, is available here:
https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Re-Marks:
The Re-mark Application form is available at http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/ download/?id=167914
Technologies used:
The iLearn site for MAS110 is accessible at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/. A computer and Internet access are required to complete assessments in MAS110. Basic computer and word processing skills are also a requirement.
Assessment Submission:
All assignments for MAS110 will be completed/submitted online, via iLearn or other sites as necessary. Further details on submission will be explained in tutorials.
Return of marked work:
During semester, marked work will be returned to students online via iLearn.
Examinations:
There is no exam for MAS110.
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Digital Media Cultures
Week 3: Information Society
Week 4: The Social Web
Week 5: Image
Week 6: Music
Week 7: Video
Week 8: Play
Week 9: Intellectual Property and Open Source
Week 10: Surveillance
Week 11: The Environment
Week 12: No lecture: Major Assignment Workshop
Week 13: No lecture: Study week
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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