MECM30004 Media Industries & Technological Change
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is MECM30004 hard?
MECM30004: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How new technology reshapes media industries such as music, TV, film, photography and games, and where each sector may go next.
After it you can
- Explain analogue versus digital media with examples
- Identify the main trends changing media industries
- Assess possible futures for media sectors
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 55%, Presentations 10%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2020–2025)
- A very theoretical, abstract subject on the past and future of media technology, with dense readings. Students who prefer practical media subjects found it hard to grasp.
- The 2024-2025 reviewers said assignment expectations were not made clear; a 2020 reviewer who liked the topics found it one of their best subjects.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is MECM30004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MECM30004?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MECM30004 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 55%, Presentations 10%.
- Is MECM30004 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: A very theoretical, abstract subject on the past and future of media technology, with dense readings. Students who prefer practical media subjects found it hard to grasp.
- What do students say about MECM30004?
- A very theoretical, abstract subject on the past and future of media technology, with dense readings. Students who prefer practical media subjects found it hard to grasp. The 2024-2025 reviewers said assignment expectations were not made clear; a 2020 reviewer who liked the topics found it one of their best subjects.
- How many class hours a week does MECM30004 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MECM30004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate MECM30004?
- 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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