Understanding Media: Introduction to Critical Media Literacy
How does the media affect us? Find out and improve your media literacy by learning how to analyse media, film and culture.
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How it works
Understanding Media: Introduction to Critical Media Literacy
Develop your media literacy skills and explore our relationship with media
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.
What topics will you cover?
- Media literacy
- Representation in the media
- Putting media analysis into practice
When would you like to start?
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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Recognise the theoretical, conceptual and methodological bases for the study of film, media, and culture.
- Apply analytical frameworks to specific texts, situations, and events.
Who is the course for?
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.
Who will you learn with?
Rebecca is a Senior Lecturer in Screen and Cultural Studies at the University of Newcastle.
Who developed the course?
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 173rd in the world (QS rankings, 2024).
Established
1965Location
Newcastle, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024
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Choose the best way to learn for you!
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$244.99 for a whole year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$89/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
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Sample the course materials
- Access expires 31 Oct 2024
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Film, television and other media are ubiquitous. This program introduces ways of analysing our relationships with media, and provides insights into the influence of mass media in the post-truth age.
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