Media Production and Analysis
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of resources that teachers can use to support their learning programs. Their inclusion does not imply that they are
mandatory or that they are the only resources relevant to the course.
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RESOURCE LISTS—COMBINED
This list of resources was prepared using the advice provided by the Course Advisory
Committee.
This list is prepared in the following parts:
PART 1: INTRODUCTION/SELECTION PROCESS
PART 2: PRINT RESOURCE LIST
PART 3: WEB RESOURCE LIST
PART 4: AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCE LIST
PART 1: INTRODUCTION/SELECTION PROCESS
Selection guidelines
The selection of resources is the responsibility of each school and the following points
need to be considered at all times:
 The lists are recommendations only and are not exhaustive. Each school should
decide on specific titles for their students in consultation with their school community
and sector guidelines.
 Some courses have set texts. Check the current syllabus.
 The recommended resources are to be used to support teaching and learning only
and not as a substitute for the syllabus; the syllabus is what is used to develop
examination questions and all teaching should be directly linked to the syllabus.
 Any selection process requires the use of the current syllabus. Syllabus documents
are subject to changes. Users who down load and print copies of a syllabus are
responsible for checking for updates. Advice about any changes made is provided
through the School Curriculum and Standards Authority communication process.
 The perspectives and views expressed in the resources are not endorsed as such
but are provided for classroom discussion and comparison within the context of
appropriate teaching and learning activities. Some resources need to be used with
sensitivity and care.
Types of resource lists
The following resource lists are provided for this course: Introduction which includes
Guidelines, Process, Professional Associations/Suppliers and Journals; Print materials;
Audio Visual; Websites and a combined list for printing.
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Selection process
Step 1:
Check the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website to see if you have the
current syllabus; check the eCircular to see if any minor changes have been made.
Step 2:
Narrow the choice of resources to match the decisions made by your school. Check the
following:
 which stage/s does your school offer – Stage 1, 2 or 3?
 which units are part of this course – for example 1A and 1B, 2A and 2B, 3A and
3B?
 which units are being taught this semester/year?
 what is the focus of the units being taught?
 what are the context/s being taught?
For Media Production and Analysis the contexts are directly related to the unit
focus. However, the prescribed learning contexts for media forms are film,
television, photography, print media, radio and online media. Check the syllabus.
Step 3:
Some of these resources may be in your school. Check your library and the relevant
learning area library.
Step 4: Check if the course has set texts.
There are no set texts for this course.
The following links will direct you to websites outside the School Curriculum and Standards Authority
site. The Authority has no control over the content of materials accessible on the sites that are crossreferenced. It is the responsibility of the user to make decisions about the relevance and accuracy,
currency and reliability of information found on these websites. Linking to these sites should not be
taken as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that the links will work all of the time and we
have no control over availability of the linked pages. It is your responsibility to check that this
information is accurate.
Professional Associations

Australian Teachers of Media Western Australia
ATOM (WA)

Australian Teachers of Media Victoria
ATOM (Victoria)

Australian Teachers of Media Queensland
ATOM (QLD)
Journals

Screen Education. Frequency: 4 issues per year. Available for individual
purchase subscription via Metro Magazine website
(www.metromagazine.com.au)

Continuum. Frequency: 4 issues per year. Available for individual purchase
or subscription through Taylor and Francis group (www.tandf.co.uk)

Lumina. Frequency: 4 issues per year. Available for individual purchase or
subscription via Australian Film Television and Radio School website
(www.aftrs.edu.au)
State Courses and Documents
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Relevant information can be found in interstate curriculum. For example,
Media Study Units (VIC)
 Curriculum – study design, resources, study summary
 VCE Season of Excellence – Top Screen
Film, Television and New Media (QLD)
 Syllabus – work programs, assessment materials
Media Production (TAS)
 Course – document and support materials
Media Studies (SA)
 Assessment and reporting
 Support materials
Specialist Resource Suppliers
In addition to your regular school suppliers you may like to check the following
suppliers for subject specific materials
Murdoch University
Extensive range of resources relating to Media Studies, including international
journals and no longer released film titles (DVD and Video).
National Film and Sound Archive
Extensive collection of media materials available online.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
ACMI store specialises in study guides and difficult to source print and film
resources.
PART 2: PRINT RESOURCE LIST
The following titles are provided as a guide only and should not be considered as
‘set text’ for the Course. The availability of the titles is subject to change and should
be checked before planning on use in the classroom. It is also advised to check
school policy regarding copyright.
(T) = Teacher resource. (S) = Student resource.
BOARDWELL, D & THOMPSON K. (2009) Film Art: an introduction. (9th ed.)
McGraw-Hill. (T)
ISBN 0073386162
BRANSTON, G & STAFFORD, R. (2010) Media Student’s Book. (5th ed.) London:
Routledge. (S)
ISBN 041558425
COTTLE, S. (2000) Ethnic minorities and the media. USA: Open University Press.
(T)
ISBN 0335202705
HARTLEY, J. (2002) Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: the key concepts.
(3rd ed.) London: Routledge. (T)
ISBN 1740813219
HIRSCH, R. (2008) Seizing the light: a social history of photography. (2nd ed.)
McGraw-Hill. (T/S)
ISBN 0073379212
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KEANE, J & MCMAHON, J. (2008) Media Production and Analysis: a resource for
Units 1A–2B. Cottesloe: Impact Publishing. (S)
ISBN 1920715932
KEANE, J & MCMAHON, J. (2008) Media Production and Analysis: a resource for
Units 1C–1D. Cottesloe: Impact Publishing. (S)
ISBN 9781921305580
KEANE, J & MCMAHON, J. (2008) Media Production and Analysis: a resource for
Units 2A–2B. Cottesloe: Impact Publishing. (S)
ISBN 9781921305597
KEANE, J & MCMAHON, J. (2008) Media Production and Analysis: a resource for
Units 3A–3B. Cottesloe: Impact Publishing. (S)
ISBN 9781921305740
LONDON, B. UPTON, J. STONE, J (2010) Photography (10th ed.) Prentice Hall.
(T/S)
ISBN 0205711499
LANIER, T. & NICHOLS, C. (2010) Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts
(2nd ed.) Michael Wiese Productions. (S)
ISBN 1932907688
MCMAHON, B. & QUIN, R. (2008) Advancing English Skills with Film Studies.
Marrickville: Science Press. (S)
ISBN 9780855835828
MCMAHON, B & QUIN, R (2009) Advancing English Skills with Multimedia. Marrickville:
Science Press. (S)
ISBN 9780855835835
MERCADO, G. (2010) The Filmmaker’s Eye: Learning (and breaking) the rules of cinematic
composition. Focal Press. (T/S)
ISBN: 0240812174
MOON, B. (2004). Viewing Terms: a practical glossary for film and TV study.
Chalkface Press. (T/S)
ISBN 1875136223
O’SULLIVAN, T (et al). (1994) Key Concepts in Communication Cultural Studies.
(2nd ed.) London: Taylor and Frances. (T)
ISBN 0416342604
SADAR, Z. & VAN LOON, B. (2010) Media Studies: A graphic guide. Icon.
(S)
ISBN 9781848311848
STADLER, J & MCWILLIAM, K. (2009) Screen Media: Analysing Film and Television.
Allen and Unwin. (T/S)
ISBN 1741754488
STEWART, C & KOWALTZKE, A. (2007) Media: new ways and meanings. (3rd ed.)
Australia: Jacaranda. (S)
ISBN 9780731405442
TURNER, G & CUNNINGHAM, S. (2010) The Media and Communications in
Australia. (3rd ed.) Allen and Unwin. (T)
ISBN 1742370640
STADLER, J & MCWILLIAM, K. (2009) Screen Media: Analysing Film and Television.
Allen and Unwin. (T/S)
ISBN 1741754488
STEWART, C & KOWALTZKE, A. (2007) Media: new ways and meanings. (3rd ed.)
Australia: Jacaranda. (S)
ISBN 9780731405442
TURNER, G & CUNNINGHAM, S. (2010) The Media and Communications in
Australia. (3rd ed.) Allen and Unwin. (T)
ISBN 1742370640
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PART 3: WEB RESOURCE LIST
1.
Snur blog
http://snurb.info
This website contains publications, blogs and forums involving new and emerging media
and related topics regarding the social impact of new technologies.
2.
Mediaknowall
http://mediaknowall.com
Designed to be accessed by both teachers and students (UK focus), predominantly
contains articles involving film, however has some general useful resources regarding
Media Studies.
3.
Sprword
www.sprword.com
References non-mainstream written text and audio visual work (such as news reports
and documentaries) on global issues such as environmentalism, human rights, society
and technology, democracy.
4.
Top Documentary Films
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com
Documentaries available for download for free or purchase. Wide range of topics in both
television and film formats.
5.
Aardman animation
www.aardman.com
Explores the world of Aardman studios including characters such as Wallace and
Gromit, short films and television commercials.
6.
The Western Australian Animation Association (Wanimate)
www.wanimate.org,au
Lists events related to locally produced animation and local animation studios.
7.
West TV Ltd
www.wtvperth.com.au
Contains information on locally produced television programs.
8.
Shaun Tan
www.shuantan.net
Local author who was awarded an Oscar for best animated short film in 2011. He
discusses the process of adapting his book ‘The Lost Thing’ into an animated film.
9.
The Merchants of Cool: a report on the creators and makers of
popular culture to teenagers
www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool
Contains the full program online with resources for students and teachers.
10. Go back to where you came from
www.sbs.com.au/goback
Contains the full program online with resources for students and teachers.
11. Enhance TV
www.enhancetv.com.au
Provides study guides, feature articles and teaching topics for a wide range of television
programs. Also provides DVD resources or downloads.
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PART 4: AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCE LIST
The following titles are provided as a guide only and should not be considered as ‘set text’ for the
Course. The availability of titles is subject to change and should be checked before planning on
use in the classroom. It is also advised to check school policy regarding the use of audio visual
texts, classifications and copyright.
1.
ALMOND, P. & APTED, M. (Directors). (1964, 5 May). Seven Up! [Television series].
UK: Granada. Rated: check each episode.
2.
ANDERSON, S. (Director). (2010). Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time [DVD]. USA:
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. Rated: no classification
3.
BUNUEL, L. (Writer & Director) & DALI, S. (Director). (1929). Un Chien Andalou
[DVD]. French: Transflux Films. Rated: M
4.
BURTON, T. (Writer & Director) & THOMPSON, C. (Writer). (1990). Edward
Scissorhands [DVD]. USA: 20th Century Fox. Rated: PG-13
5.
CAPRA, F. (Director). (1942-1945). Why We Fight – Series [DVD]. USA: Living Arts.
Rated: G
6.
GERVASI, S. (Director). (2009). Anvil: The story of Anvil [DVD]. CAN: VH1 Films.
Rated: M
7.
JUENET, J. P. (Writer & Director) & LAURANT, G. (Writer). (2001). Amelie [DVD].
French: Miramax Lionsgate. Rated: M
8.
KAREL, W. (Director). (2002). Dark Side of the Moon [TV]. French: Rated: no
classification
9.
LANDIS, J. BAROON, S, GOWERS, B. Pytka, J. Ritts, H. (Directors). (1995) HIStory
Video Greatest Hits [DVD]. USA: Sony. Rated: M
10. LANG, F (Director) & VON HARBOU, T. (Writer). (1927). Metropolis [DVD]. German:
Kino International. Rated: G
11. LANSDOWN, H. (Executive Producer). (2008, July 1). Britain’s Missing Top Model
[Television series]. UK: BBC 3. Rated: PG
12. MIYAZAKI, H. (Director and Writer) & WYNNE JONES, D. (Writer). (2004). Howl’s
Moving Castle [DVD]. Japanese: Walt Disney Home Entertainment. Rated PG
13. MOORE, M. (Writer & Director). (2002). Bowling for Columbine [DVD]. USA: MGM
Rated: M 15+
14. NOLAN, C. (Writer and Director). (2000). Memento [DVD]. USA: Lions Gate. Rated M 15+
15. NOUJAIM, J. (Director and Writer) & BACHA, J (Writer). (2004). Control Room
[DVD]. UK: Lions Gate. Rated: M
16. PERALTA, S. (Director and Writer) & STECYX, C (Writer). (2001). Dogtown & ZBoys [DVD]. USA: Sony Pictures. Rated: M
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17. RIEFENSTAHL, L. (Director) & RUTTMAN, W (Writer). (1935). Triumph of the Will
[DVD]. German: Synapse Films. Rated: no classification.
18. RUHEMANN, A. & TAN, S. (Directors). (2011). The Lost Thing [DVD]. AUS:
Madman Entertainment. Rated: G
19. SCOTT, R. (Director). FANCHER, H, Peoples, D & Dick, P K. (Writers). (1982).
Blade Runner [DVD]. USA: Warner Bros. Rated M
20. SINGER, M. (Director). (2000). Darkdays [DVD]. USA: Palm Pictures/Umud. Rated: M
21. TWYKER, T. (Writer and Director). (1998). Run Lola Run [DVD]. German: Sony
Pictures. Rated: M
22. WIENE, R. (Director) & JANOWITZ, H. & MAYER, C. (Writers). (1920). Cabinet of Dr
Caligari [DVD]. German: Kino Video. Rated PG
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