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SCRN3100.2 Idiot Box to Peak TV

We consider the development of Peak TV, looking at TV as a text, questions of TV value, and the rise of the reboot.

Close up of the sliding dials and wood grain on an old TV

  • Duration

    3 weeks

  • Weekly study

    3 hours
Overview
Requirements
Educators

Continue your exploration of Peak TV as you gain skills to critically analyse TV, examine TV as text, look to the emergence of the revived and rebooted TV show, and consider why we look at TV as a low value media.

What topics will you cover?

Please see the course handbook for more details on the course syllabus.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This course is for students interested in film, media, and cultural studies, production, and media analysis.

Who will you learn with?

Jessica Ford

I am a Lecturer in Film, Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Newcastle, Australia.

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

    1965

  • Location

    Newcastle, Australia

  • World ranking

    Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024

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  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

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  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

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  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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