Key facts
UNE unit code: COMM385
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- Not offered in 2026
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Unit information
Screen production in Australia today encompasses multiple platforms, reflecting a shift away from ‘the national’ towards screen products that cater to niche audiences and reflect the diversity of Australia.
In this unit you will study the contemporary Australian screen industry and how it has been informed by the history of Australian film and television.
You will explore issues of representation (gender, race, class, disability) and the role of industry policy in shaping what we see on our screens.
With a curriculum that is both historically informed and industrially aware, this unit will help you acquire knowledge and skills applicable to a range of media industries and screen production contexts.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of a range of significant works and developments in the Australian screen industry;
- apply key methods of screen media analysis and of national, international and transnational media study, to investigate Australian screen texts in their cultural, industrial and policy contexts;
- apply analysis and research skills to investigate questions of screen media representation, production and reception; and
- apply advanced writing skills to develop and present coherent arguments and critical analyses of Australian screen texts in their media and cultural contexts.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
| Written Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Case Study No. Words: 1500 |
| Written Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Research Essay No. Words: 2500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Referenced material may be held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
A Short Guide to Writing About Film
ISBN: 9781292078113
Corrigan, T., Pearson 9th ed. 2014
Text refers to: All offerings
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