MEDIA 224

Science Fiction Media

Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for MEDIA 224.

Description

A critical study of science fiction film, television and new media in terms of themes, aesthetics, technologies, markets and audiences. Emphasises the unique and prominent role of science fiction media in contemporary public culture as a site for engagement with political questions about humanity’s technological, ecological and biomedical futures.

Availability 2018

Not taught in 2018

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Luke Goode

Points

MEDIA 224: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points from COMMS 100, 104, FTVMS 100, 101, 110, MEDIA 101 and 45 points in BA courses

Restrictions

FTVMS 224, FTVMS 319, MEDIA 319