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MMCC1015 – Media Practice and Production
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances, North Ryde
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
convenor
Karen Pearlman
Contact via karen.pearlman@mq.edu.au
10HA 193h
Wednesday 1pm (make a Zoom appointment via email)
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BMediaComm
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an overview of creative practices in the media industries, with an emphasis on media production. It examines elements of creative expression and communications through case studies, and explores varied approaches to media making. Students in this unit will learn principles and practices by producing media content involving text, digital video, image, and sound. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: evaluate practices, production, technologies and techniques used to create media content and forms
- ULO2: apply practice and production skills.
- ULO3: analyse the literacies, principles, and techniques underlying contemporary media production and practices.
- ULO4: communicate using appropriate styles and techniques across different formats and platforms.
General Assessment Information
Please note that the University and the Faculty of Arts have launched a new assessment policy effective as of 1 July 2021. This new policy particularly affects LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS.
The Faculty policy in relation to late assessment submissions is as follows:
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests, etc.
To be very clear:
- Unless you have applied for special consideration and had your application approved, for each day your assignment is late, 10 marks will be deducted. For example, if you submit your assignment 7 days late, 70 marks will be deducted, which means you will fail that assignment.
- If your assignment is more than 7 days late (including weekends), you will get 0 for your assignment.
These are serious penalties that will substantially alter your final grade and even determine whether you pass or fail this unit. Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date.
If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Creative work 1 | 35% | No | 23:29 05/09/2021 |
| Creative work 2 | 50% | No | 23:59 31/10/2021 |
| Quizzes | 15% | No | 23:59 Wednesdays, weekly |
Creative work 1
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 38 hours
Due: 23:29 05/09/2021
Weighting: 35%
This assessment is a creative work (using sound and image) responding to the creative brief to be supplied on ilearn. The work will incorporate media design and production concepts discussed in lectures and tutorials. Details on assessment scope will be discussed in tutorials. Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- apply practice and production skills.
- analyse the literacies, principles, and techniques underlying contemporary media production and practices.
- communicate using appropriate styles and techniques across different formats and platforms.
Creative work 2
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 53 hours
Due: 23:59 31/10/2021
Weighting: 50%
This assessment is a creative work (using sound and moving image) responding to the creative brief to be supplied on ilearn. The work will incorporate media design and production concepts discussed in lectures and tutorials. Details on assessment scope and examples will be discussed in tutorials. Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- apply practice and production skills.
- communicate using appropriate styles and techniques across different formats and platforms.
Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 23:59 Wednesdays, weekly
Weighting: 15%
Multiple choice quizzes designed to consolidate learning from readings and lectures. These quizzes support student knowledge acquisition and skills development in media practice and production.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- evaluate practices, production, technologies and techniques used to create media content and forms
- analyse the literacies, principles, and techniques underlying contemporary media production and practices.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
weekly lecture via Zoom
weekly online quiz on readings & screenings on ilearn
weekly tutorial face to face or via Zoom
tutorials involve analytic tasks and practical exercises for developing creative media skills
Unit Schedule
week 1: unit overview, introduction to core principles
week 2: elements of image
week 3: elements of sound
week 4: strategies of juxtaposition
week 5: creative process Creative Work #1
week 6: elements of rhythm - Creative Work 1 due at end of week 6!
week 7: modes of performance
week 8: understanding perspective
week 9: creative process Creative Work #2
week 10: editing thinking/design thinking
week 11 - recap & putting it all together
week 12: Creative Work #2 due
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 18/07/2021 | I have changed the weekly quiz due day from Fridays to Wednesdays in order to align it more effectively with the lecture and tutorial schedule. Apologies for mistakenly listing it as a Friday due date in the original version, quizzes should open and close on Wednesdays. |