MDIA 1015 - Screen and Sound Industries

This course investigates how screen and sound industries are being reshaped in a changing media landscape. You will gain knowledge about the history, evolution and proliferation of screen and sound industries, including television, film, video games, and podcasting, and examine current shifts in the production and consumption of screen and sound products. Topics will include: screen and sound industry trends; audience engagement; emerging business models; production conventions and genres; streaming entertainment platforms and algorithms; and promotion and advertising strategies. You will gain foundational skills in media analysis and knowledge of the relationships between screen and sound products, industries and audiences. You will have the opportunity to undertake a practical option related to screen or sound script writing as part of your assessment.