MECM20014 Visual Communication and Digital Media
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is MECM20014 hard?
MECM20014: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (4 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam.
What you learn
How photos, film and video change once they go digital and spread online, and what that means for truth, news and activism.
After it you can
- Use key ideas and methods of visual analysis
- Analyse images through real case studies
- Link new tech to new ways of visual communication
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 90%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2021–2023)
- About images and visual culture. Reviewers (2021-2023) found the themes interesting and fresh compared with other media subjects, though lectures were weak and later ones were often skipped.
- Two essays, the first a visual analysis of any image you choose, with good guidelines. Several called it an easy, manageable subject.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is MECM20014 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MECM20014?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MECM20014 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 90%.
- Is MECM20014 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: About images and visual culture. Reviewers (2021-2023) found the themes interesting and fresh compared with other media subjects, though lectures were weak and later ones were often skipped.
- What do students say about MECM20014?
- About images and visual culture. Reviewers (2021-2023) found the themes interesting and fresh compared with other media subjects, though lectures were weak and later ones were often skipped. Two essays, the first a visual analysis of any image you choose, with good guidelines. Several called it an easy, manageable subject.
- How many class hours a week does MECM20014 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MECM20014 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MECM20014?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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