COMS307-18S2 (C) Semester Two 2018

Broadcasting Aotearoa New Zealand: Online and On Air

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 July 2018
End Date: Sunday, 18 November 2018
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 27 July 2018
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 12 October 2018

Description

Broadcasting Aotearoa New Zealand explores the stories that are told about Aotearoa New Zealand on television and radio, and in web series, podcasts, and other digital spaces. The course explores the role broadcasting has played in shaping society and the ways in which society is reflected and produced in programming online and on air. COMS307 asks what are the bicultural histories and futures of Aotearoa New Zealand, and how might new, inclusive stories be told on a variety of platforms? In COMS307 you will develop a funding application for a television programme, web series, podcast, or interactive platform, and you will be able to relate your programme plan to the social, cultural, political, and economic histories and contexts of Aotearoa New Zealand.

COMS307 features speakers from across the local broadcasting industry. In previous years these have included guests from Tahu FM, CTV, Pulzar FM, RDU, Whitebait Studios, Frankfilm, and Trackside.

Learning Outcomes

  • On completion of this course you should be able to:

  • Critique the representation and production of the 'nation' on radio and television and in online media
  • Understand how the contemporary New Zealand broadcasting and production industries are structured, and the historical development of radio and television in New Zealand, including Iwi radio and Maori Television
  • Understand how content is funded and produced in New Zealand, and be able to contextualize this process in the broader political economy of New Zealand production industries.
  • Write a content proposal and funding application, prepare a basic budget, and communicate with a broadcaster or other platform provider.
  • Recognise the global context of New Zealand broadcasting, in relation to ownership, and influences on programming style, programme content, music, and the ability of New Zealand producers to compete in an international broadcast marketplace.
  • Critically analyse the content of New Zealand television, radio and online content in relation to these contexts and relevant theoretical perspectives.

      • University Graduate Attributes

      This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

      Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

      Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

      Employable, innovative and enterprising

      Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

      Biculturally competent and confident

      Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.

      Engaged with the community

      Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.

      Globally aware

      Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

30 points at the 200 level in COMS. Students without this prerequisite, but with at least a B average in 60 points of relevant courses, may enter the course with the approval of the Department Coordinator or the Undergraduate Coordinator for COMS.

Restrictions

COMS206

Course Coordinator

Zita Joyce

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Textual analysis 40% 4 assignments of 1000 words each, due midnight Friday in weeks 4, 6, 7, 9
NZ on Air application 19 Oct 2018 40% Group project
NZ on Air individual assignment 19 Oct 2018 10% 1000 words
Participation 10%

Textbooks / Resources

Both lectures will develop the issues covered in readings for the week, so it is essential that you do all of the required course reading. One reading will be set before each class that will be required. If you repeatedly fail to do the reading, your course participation grade will be compromised (see assessment below)

There is a limited amount of critical material published about New Zealand broadcasting, and this course provides the most comprehensive survey possible of the literature. There will be an additional resources list on LEARN to aid your further research and exploration.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,493.00

International fee $6,075.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .

All COMS307 Occurrences

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