Master of Media

The program has been designed for you to develop specialised theoretical knowledge and technical skills in media and communication for the increasingly convergent and diverse media industries.You will critically engage with global media practices and the key concepts and production processes underpinning the constantly evolving media industries.

There is a focus on collaborative practice and leadership in this context.

While acquiring production skills in heritage media such as television and radio, you will also navigate and employ online developments, and explore emerging trends.

This suite of skills and experience will underpin and be informed by your research and critical assessment of increasingly complex media industry directions and issues.Most classes in this program are delivered face-to-face at the RMIT City Campus.From your professional practice perspective, you will produce a major media project which will develop your leadership skills, demonstrate high level conceptual thinking, strategic ability and production skills.

A capstone experience based on an individually negotiated professional research project will enable you to synthesise and integrate your knowledge, connect theory and practice, as well as demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.On completion of the program you will be a professional practitioner with specialised knowledge of the global media industry.

You will be able to interpret issues, confidently lead others and provide informed insights into future directions of the industry.

You will be experienced in team-based production work and be able to research new developments and apply expert judgement to problems.In your preparation for professional and leadership roles in a variety of industry contexts, from traditional video and audio production to emergent media industries, you will also be able to work independently as well as in production teams.

You will be able to confidently communicate with allied professionals, such as designers and programmers.You will gain skills in global contexts for research and life-long learning to enable you to confidently contribute to an industry that is always evolving.

You will gain insight into your own creativity, and develop efficient work practices to allow you to plan, produce and deliver your own media projects.

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Year One of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Select and complete One (1) course from the School Options list to suit your area of professional interest. Academic advice will be provided to assist you in choosing these electives.

Select and complete One (1) course from:

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Year Two of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Select and complete One (1) course from the School Options list to suit your area of professional interest. Academic advice will be provided to assist you in choosing these electives.

Select and complete One (1) course from:

AND

School Options

School Options

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Successful completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5, or at least three years work experience in media production.

For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.

English language requirements

A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

As a graduate of this program you will be able to:

• Apply theoretically informed knowledge and forward-looking skills to the production of sophisticated media projects.
• Determine and apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively solve problems, demonstrating expert judgment and ethical responsibility relating to your professional practice and discipline.
• Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on complex theories and recent developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice in contemporary media production.
• Professionally communicate propositions, processes and outcomes to address specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Provide leadership within your discipline as well as collaborate with others.
• Use appropriate research methods to design and execute substantial projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorise about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge area.
• Master a body of knowledge and specific technical skills to progress your professional career within the contemporary media and communication arena.