MECM30019 Videogames, Media and Industry
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
- 30% group work
Is MECM30019 hard?
MECM30019: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Videogames as a medium and a global industry: how they are made and sold, and what they mean for culture, identity and communities.
After it you can
- Explain what makes videogames a distinct medium
- Analyse how game production and monetisation work
- Discuss the impact of games on society
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 15%, Assignments 15%, Projects 40%, Reports and essays 30%
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Quick answers
- When is MECM30019 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MECM30019?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MECM30019 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 15%, Assignments 15%, Projects 40%, Reports and essays 30%.
- How many class hours a week does MECM30019 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MECM30019 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, 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 MECM30019?
- 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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