Archives:
March 2010

Indigo Magazine keeps it real

Swinburne student Olivia Blackburn spoke to Freya Holland, editor of Indigo, and discovered a fresh and healthy perspective on what a magazine aimed at young girls should be, with articles contributed by volunteers and a no airbrush policy.

Net Lit assignment 1

1.Collaborative Writing Task/Self Portrait 25% Assignment Outline Filenames to use for assignment Due Date : 19th April 2010

Looking for Harvey

Set in the sunny seaside town of Cannes during its annual film festival this documents the journey of Swinburne media lecturer Jeremy Weinstein as he goes in search of his idol and namesake Harvey Weinstein.

Sports journalism and media: the state of play in research and curriculum

La Trobe University will host a one-day symposium ‘Sports journalism and media: the state of play in research and curriculum’ on Thursday 8 April (just after Easter). The symposium will include a range of papers and panel discussions, the full details of which can be at http://www.upstart.net.au/sports-journalism-symposium-on-8-april/. This symposium is being held to coincide with [...]

Student Documentary

When Jane McInerney was approached to judge for the Ms Gay and Ms Transsexual 2010 pageant, she saw an opportunity to make the most of her role and make a documentary for Literature Media Project. “This film is about drag pageants in Melbourne today. I was selected to be a judge for a Ms. Gay [...]

Volunteers wanted – TV news and current affairs

Pinoy TV is in need of a few volunteers who may want to do video journalism for a news and current affairs program covering youth and student issues – though this may change depending on the interests of the volunteers. Ideally, they should have some experience and knowledge in (broadcast) journalism. The program will be [...]

Experimenta Utopia Now

Experimenta Utopia Now International Biennial of Media Art showcases over 30 engaging and interactive works from Australian and international artists. Taking place from 12 February until 14 March at the Arts Centre, BlackBox, Experimenta Utopia Now critiques the scope for happiness on earth as we know it, pokes fun at social and physical boundaries and [...]

Ulmer on Electracy