mgt2sme sport media

SPORT MEDIA

MGT2SME

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject examines the historical development of the relationship between sport and the media. It looks at the commercial relationship between the two, government regulation, the production of sport media tests and crisis media management. Students will develop an understanding of the nature of the sport media nexus, learn skills to manage the media promotion and coverage of sport organisations, and receive a comprehensive introduction to the relationship between sport and the media within a sport management context.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Lowden

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus,	Prescribed	Nicholson, M. and Kerr, A.	(2ND EDITION), LONDON: ROUTLEDGE

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Explain the commercial relationships that exist between key media and sport organisations through writing

Activities:: On Line Written exercises

02. Apply a range of tools and strategies to promote the achievements of sport organisations

Activities:: Media Release(s), Media Portfolio, Tutorial Exercises
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)

03. Assess the actions of sport media practitioners and sport organisations as they apply during times of crisis

Activities:: On Line written exercises

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Lowden

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
one 3,000-word portfolio	Portfolio to include a media release, fact sheet, media advisory, media plan and media guide.	50	02
one 500-word written assignment		10	02
online written exercises		40	01, 03

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day