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Monash's School of Media, Film and Journalism

Locality: Caulfield, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9902 4396

Address: 900 Dandenong Road 3145 Caulfield, VIC, Australia

Website: artsonline.monash.edu.au/mfj

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25.01.2022 Melbourne has endured the toughest and longest lockdown of any Australian city during COVID-19. In this #CreativeDirections session, join Associate Professor Tony Moore, @wheelercentre's Sophie Black and writer @annaspargoryan.writer to explore life during and after Stage 4. Free and online. Thursday 8 October, 3.00pm. Register now bit.ly/CDmelbourneduringpandemic

25.01.2022 E-SEMINAR: Cultural Politics in the Korean Creative Industries: neoliberalism vs. state-developmentalism. In this talk, Professor Dal Yong Jin joins us to discuss cultural policy, the Korean creative industries and the Korean Wave 2 July 2020 @ 11.00am

25.01.2022 Episode 4 of The Struggle: Isolation Edition will air tonight and it looks like lockdown is making some correspondents a little stir crazy. Tune in at 7pm on Facebook or 8pm on Channel 31 for the rundown of things worth protesting in 2020.

25.01.2022 Congratulations to Professor Mark Andrejevic, who has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities!

25.01.2022 #CreativeDirections launches tonight at 6.00pm with an exploration of creative labour after COVID-19. Register now to celebrate the start of our annual festival of ideas and check out the rest of our jam-packed schedule bit.ly/CDcreativelabour

24.01.2022 This week on The Struggle, Karen from Neighbourhood Watch uncovers one of the greatest political injustices of our time. Tune in tonight at 7pm on Facebook, or 8pm on C31 Melbourne and Geelong, to see her full investigation.

24.01.2022 MFJ journalism students have been working hard in lockdown to bring you Season 6 of The Struggle: Isolation Edition. Tonight, they'll tackle the lack of diversity on Australian TV and ask if it's time to stop reading Harry Potter. Join them on Channel 31 at 8pm, or stream the episode on Facebook at 7pm.

23.01.2022 MFJ's journalism students have put 23-hours of daily lockdown to good use, producing the latest ep of The Struggle: Isolation Edition. Tonight they'll discuss North Korea, Tik Tok bans and Rio Tinto. Watch 7pm on Facebook, or 8pm on C31 Melbourne and Geelong.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Monash Arts graduates Sumeyya Ilanbey, Calla Wahlquist, Chris Gillett and Will Ockenden, who have won prestigious Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism! To say we are proud is an understatement! Monash's School of Media, Film and Journalism #monashartsalumni

22.01.2022 Associate Professor Inger Mewburn and the School of Media Film & journalism present their latest webinar series, 'The Thesis Whisperer' designed for PhD candidates and early career researchers who want to learn more about their future career prospects. Register here https://bit.ly/3eN0JA1 @thethesiswhisperer #mfj #monashartsonline

22.01.2022 Join Auburn University 's Professor of Journalism Bruce Mutsvairo to explore the rapid development of data journalism across the global south and its role in exposing stories of international significance on Wednesday 14 October, 5pm. Register now bit.ly/ProfBruceMutsvairo

21.01.2022 As the media sector struggles in the global pandemic, why is the Australian government fast-tracking Australian taxpayer funds to subscription broadcaster Foxtel? Read Monash Arts' Johan Lidbergs latest The Conversation story exploring this controversy. https://theconversation.com/is-fast-tracking-funds-to-foxte

21.01.2022 Tonight on The Struggle: Isolation Edition our students explore Australia and China's tit for tat spat over foreign journalists, before covering a real diplomatic crisis: Keeping Up With The Kardashians calling it quits. Tune in on Facebook at 7pm or C31 Melbourne and Geelong at 8pm.

20.01.2022 Join Emerging Technologies Research Lab Research Fellow Jathan Sadowski for a deep dive into democratising innovation this Monday 19 October, 5pm. Free and online. Register here bit.ly/JathanSadowski

19.01.2022 Discover how tracking social media sentiment is revealing our response to the emotional rollercoaster of COVID-19 in Verity Trott's latest #MonashLens article. "At the beginning of the pandemic, conversations were dominated by humorous posts about toilet paper, concerns about the cancellation of flights, and speculation about what the novel coronavirus was, how it's transmitted, and its incubation period. As restrictions were implemented, these conversations shifted." Read all about it https://bit.ly/31RUiY2

19.01.2022 The latest instalment of Media Practice in the Age of COVID-19 features Joe Brinkmann, Manager of Attraction and Support for both local and international productions. In this interview with Monash Screen Lecturer Billy Head, Joe discusses the role the state agency plays in encouraging media projects to develop, film and finish production in Victoria, how the COVID-19 shutdowns have hit the production industries, and the ways the Victorian screen industry has responded to the pandemic. https://vimeo.com/showcase/6970404/video/429521691

19.01.2022 Our Gender and Media Lab is pleased to host Dr Francesca Sobande for a special e-seminar on July 1. This event will focus on the contemporary digital and media experiences of Black women, particularly in Britain. 1 July 2020 @ 5.00pm Registrations: https://bit.ly/3dOPtmb

19.01.2022 Registrations are now open for the full dynamic #CreativeDirections program. Free and online. 7-8 October. Find out more bit.ly/CreativeDirections2020

18.01.2022 Digital media have allowed us to carry on in many ways - to stay connected, to be entertained, and to keep learning. But what are the costs? What are the limitations? What are the opportunities? Join MFJ and Monash Arts experts to explore COVID-19 and digital disruption for Social Sciences Week on Monday 7 September, 2.00-3.00pm. Register now https://bit.ly/2Z0420x #SSW2020

17.01.2022 Monash Arts graduate Emma Race turned her studies into an exciting career in media as a talent manager, broadcaster, producer and host of the groundbreaking Outer Sanctum Podcast. We never set out to effect social change but we have received lots of feedback from listeners who had felt ostracised by footy and who now feel welcomed back to the game because of our podcast. Our focus with each episode is to tell stories of inclusion and diversity. Learn about Emmas journey: https://www.monash.edu//our-alum/meet-our-alumni/emma-race

17.01.2022 Join Professor Chris Peters as he discusses why the ‘audience turn’ in the early 200s was a necessary and important change in journalism studies. This talk will uncover what types of questions have been lost along the way, and how research can now adapt to tackle them. On Tuesday 17 November 5pm. Register here http://bit.ly/ProfChrisPeters

16.01.2022 It's time! #CreativeDirections is going all out today with a dynamic suite of free online events examining the future of the culture and media industries in a rapidly changing world. Get involved bit.ly/CreativeDirections2020

15.01.2022 Creative Directions launches on Wednesday 7 October at 6.00pm with an exploration of creative labour after COVID-19 by international research leaders and local artists. With the arts, recreation and media industries facing the impacts of COVID-19, the post-pandemic future of cultural work has become an urgent question. Who will work after the pandemic? And what kind of workforce do we need to move towards? Register now for #CreativeDirections' free online opening night bit.ly/CDcreativelabour

14.01.2022 Attention current students! Do you have questions about Semester 2? Want to know about the support services available to you? Join us for a webinar on Wednesday 15 July to find out what your Semester 2 learning experience will look like! Places are limited, so register now https://bit.ly/3gK4whT

14.01.2022 Looking for your daily dose of inspiration? Monash Arts graduate Ghadeer El-Khub majored in journalism and media, rising from ambitious intern to the Associate Director of Social Media for the global advertising giant Ogilvy in the UAE. The world is rapidly changing, but if you are the first to make these changes, you can inspire others. Thats how you adapt to change you create the change yourself. ... Discover how Ghadeer broke into the industry: https://www.monash.edu//ou/meet-our-alumni/ghadeer-el-khub

13.01.2022 As Melbournians endure one of the longest and strictest lockdowns in the world, learn how the ‘View from my window’ project has brought people together in this #MonashLens article by MFJ’s Alison Stieven-Taylor. 'The posts combine to create a rich tapestry of pictures, as well as testimony with many featuring musings that share a little of the life of the person posting. They also demonstrate the reciprocal nature of these virtual communities.' Read more https://bit.ly/2SCqfhG

13.01.2022 Associate Professor Johan Lidberg examines how Australia could help save journalism by holding Facebook and Google to account in #MonashLens. https://bit.ly/36I5gCr

12.01.2022 Congratulations Annika! We couldn't be more proud!

12.01.2022 Chance of a lifetime! Go for it!

10.01.2022 Maggie, Bachelor of Media Communication student, shares her top tips for looking after your mental health during lockdown. Get some exercise Stay connected with family and friends Take advantage of all the resources Monash University is offering ... Take time out for yourself Keep some perspective https://vimeo.com/417042548 Monash's mental health services: https://www.monash.edu/health/counselling

10.01.2022 Dr Johan Lidberg spoke to ABC News to discuss the escalating feud between the Australian government and Facebook over proposed regulatory crackdowns. As the social media behemoth continues to grow, Dr Lidberg highlights the challenge of regulating it in a sustainable way. https://www.abc.net.au//facebook-escalates-feud-o/12618666

09.01.2022 Join Dr Patricia Rossini for an exciting online seminar shedding light on the relationship between social sanctions and political discussion on social media. Explore her research uncovering how negative political experiences online influences users actions to block, unfriend or quit social media. How can political polarization influence friendships online? Date: Friday 4 September 2020 Time: 4pm 5pm AEST ... Register now bit.ly/DrPatriciaRossini See more

09.01.2022 Meet journalism alumna Grace Kalac (Master of Journalism, 2018) who works as a Digital Content Officer at Richmond FC. Grace credits the hands-on internships undertaken throughout her Monash Arts degree with launching her into an exciting career in digital media Read more https://bit.ly/3g4lY0j

09.01.2022 Media Communication graduate Jessica Humphreys shares how she used her studies to launch her career as the Co-Founder and Communications Director of Oraco Agency. At Monash Arts, youre taught to be proactive as well as reactive. Being able to change means being able to adapt and evolve. You need to be flexible. Its a way of thinking creatively when you approach a problem or situation. Read the full interview https://bit.ly/31Qe46s... @MonashAlumni #monashartsalumni See more

09.01.2022 Meet Sylvia. Sylvia is an international student from China, currently studying a Bachelor of Media Communication at Monash University. Here, she shares how she is making the most of her online studies and staying connected to her classmates during COVID-19. "Online learning is amazing. We are supported with Moodle, Monash's online library and many other platforms to study online when we are not on campus. Monash students have many online communities and clubs to stay connected. For example, my wonderful lecturers are going to build a media studies club to discuss and research media topics!"

09.01.2022 Creative Directions is a festival of ideas and industry know-how exploring the most critical issues shaping the contemporary media, cultural and communications landscapes. Free and online, 7-8 October. Registrations are now open for #CreativeDirections launch event, 'Creative Labour After COVID-19', and closing address, 'Is Media Freedom in the Asia-Pacific Declining?' Further registrations will open on 25 September. Find out more bit.ly/CreativeDirections2020

08.01.2022 Join us for Film festivals in the pandemic era, our second online seminar in our Screening the Pandemic series! In this seminar, Professor Dina lordanova will discuss how the pandemic will impact the global film festival circuit. Within the context of lockdown, how will film festivals have to adapt? Explore the struggles that film festivals will face to find alternative models to address these changes. What will the role of streaming platforms have in the pandemic? Date...: Wednesday 19 August 2020 Time: 5pm-6pm AEST / 8am-9am BST / 9am-10am CEST Register now bit.ly/ProfDinaIordanova See more

08.01.2022 Discover how COVID-19 has drastically impacted screen content and viewing practices in this #MonashLens article featuring Dr Julia Vassilieva, Dr Claire Perkins and MFJ lecturer Billy Head. The use of streaming services has surged worldwide as people turn to in-home means of entertainment, highlighting the role and function of the arts in everyday life, especially during times of crisis. Read all about it https://bit.ly/3jTsPfv

08.01.2022 What's it like studying from home in China? If you missed last week's student takeover on our Facebook and Instagram Stories, find out first-hand from Bachelor of Media Communication student Sylvia Song #monashartsonline #MonashFromHome

07.01.2022 Discover the 'Webtooniverse' and the exponential rise of Koreas online webtoon industry contributing to the digital economy. Join Professor Brian Yecies as he presents his online seminar examining how transformative and revolutionary webtoons are in the creative industry. The dynamic ties and the complex relationships of the 'Webtooniverse' will be discussed in this talk. Learn about webtoons links to cross-media storytelling, styles, production, and technologies. Date: Friday 11 September 2020 Time: 11am AEST/ 10AM KST/ 2am BST/ 9pm EDT (Thu 10 Sep) Register bit.ly/ProfBrianYecies

07.01.2022 Join us tomorrow for an online seminar hosted by @GenderMediaLab as we uncover intersectionality and "non-traditional" professionals, exploring the interplay of privilege and disadvantage in professional fields. Register here bit.ly/LeeEdwards

06.01.2022 We know this year has been challenging, but we did it and we did it together! A HUGE congratulations to our students for their hard work, creativity and agility during 2020. We hope you enjoy some well-deserved rest and can't wait to see you in 2021!

05.01.2022 The Monash Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has created intern positions for MFJ journalism students to work as cub health reporters. During this global pandemic, interns have the chance to report on the amazing work of our medical colleagues. #mfj #monashjournalism

03.01.2022 MFJ's film & screen students have collaborated across global borders to create historic documentaries during the pandemic. The Screen Project unit's films will be shown at Caulfield campus's open-air screen on Thursday, May 27 at 12pm. Promo here. #monashuniversity #mfj #FilmandTelevision #filmandscreenstudies #monasharts

03.01.2022 Monash University journalism graduates have been named finalists 10 times in the 65th annual Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism. Huge congratulations to everyone involved!

02.01.2022 You may have been following the AFL this week, but did you miss the game that shocked the world? Watch tonight's episode of The Struggle: Isolation Edition for the commentary, action-replays and expert insight. 7pm on Facebook, or 8pm on C31 Melbourne and Geelong.

02.01.2022 Join us at 6.00pm for #CreativeDirections' closing event exploring media freedom and free speech in the Asia Pacific, moderated by Associate Professor Fay Anderson with Professor Keith Richburg (University of Hong Kong), Louisa Lim (University of Melbourne), Carlos H. Conde (Human Rights Watch) and Annika Smethurst (NewsCorp). Register now bit.ly/CDmediafreedom

01.01.2022 Congratulations Chloe!

01.01.2022 Media freedom in the Asia-Pacific region is declining, yet journalists, publishers and academics continue to share stories, news and research in challenging and dangerous conditions. In this special #CreativeDirections closing event, join renowned journalists and academics to discuss media freedom and safeguarding free speech. Free and online. Thursday 8 October, 6.00pm. Register now bit.ly/CDmediafreedom

01.01.2022 Join us for the HDR Supervision Seminar for ECRS, where you will meet panellist Paul Long, Deb Anderson, Deane Williams and Aneta Podkalicka. In this seminar we will explore HDR supervision tips, techniques and strategies. Our panellists will share their experience of supervising projects and supervising across institutions. All are welcome to come! Date: Monday 24 August 2020 Time: 2pm-3.30pm Register now bit.ly/HDRsupervision

01.01.2022 Join our program directors online, 21 Jan, to discover our flexible study options, plus media and communications career opportunities.