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Understanding Media: Introduction to Media Literacy and Representation

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Understanding Media: Introduction to Media Literacy and Representation
  1. What is the course about?
  2. Prerequisites & Facts
  3. Cost, Certificate & Degree
  4. Reviews & Experiences

What is the course about?

Understanding Media: Introduction to Media Literacy and Representation
The course Understanding Media: Introduction to Media Literacy and Representation is an online class provided by The University of Newcastle Australia through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

How does the media affect us? Find out and improve your media literacy by learning how to analyse media, film and culture.

Course description
  • Develop your media literacy skills and explore our relationship with media
  • 3 weeks
  • So many of the defining moments in our lives are connected in some way to media. Media are a central part of how we live, work and play.
  • Through this course you will develop your media literacy, learning a range of analytical approaches you can use to understand and interpret media. You will explore the relationship between media and culture including a case study of LGBT representation in the media. You will develop your critical thinking and research skills leaving you better equipped to understand the role of media in the modern world.
  • Media literacy
  • Representation in the media
  • Putting media analysis into practice
  • Recognise the theoretical, conceptual and methodological bases for the study of film, media, and culture.
  • Apply analytical frameworks to specific texts, situations, and events.
  • This course is for anyone interested in media and film. It’s ideal for people looking to start or develop a career in film or television production, radio, journalism or marketing.
  • The University of Newcastle Australia
  • The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and #207 in the world (QS rankings, 2020).
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Understanding Media: Introduction to Media Literacy and Representation

Course Topic

University, College, Institution

The University of Newcastle Australia

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Understanding Media: Introduction to Media Literacy and Representation

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / The University of Newcastle Australia you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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