MDIA 1020 - Media Professions and Identities

As a diverse and fast-changing field, it is important to start thinking early about what area or areas of media you are interested in working within. This course prepares students for diverse fields of media work by introducing them to the variety of positions and types of employment that could be of interest and contextualising this variety with critical engagement with theory and practice. Media Professions and Identities introduces students to the expectations of a range of professional media and communications roles within a variety of organisations, including fast-developing media industries, government service and community organisations. You will explore the changing nature of professional media careers and the role of communications professionals in broader industry, government and community environments, and position yourself in response to possible future careers.