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Introduction to Media Theory is a foundation course for the Creative Media Production, Graphic Design, Media and Communications and Mass Communications pathways. The broad purpose of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the contemporary media landscape and introduce them to the different traditions of media theory and research. Students will be invited to reflect on their own media experiences and then relate this discussion to the study of media theory.

This unit aims to underscore the importance of theory as an indispensable part of media consumption and literacy. Learners will also be required to critically engage with concepts such as media effects, uses and gratification and reception theory. The unit also provides opportunities to understand constantly evolving media and advancing technologies and their ability to recast the way we think, communicate and live.

Introduction to Digital Technology is a foundation course for the Creative Media Production, Graphic Design, Media and Communications and Mass Communications pathways. This course is designed for secondary school students to understand, communicate and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society and the business world. It will expose students to foundational knowledge in hardware, software, networks, and IT support. Learners will be required to identify, describe, evaluate, select and use appropriate technology. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the digital world and the legal and ethical constraints which impact on them.