Dear All, I am planning two undergraduate classes that will mostly consist of practical training on the use of image, sound and video editing software, and website creation. However, there would also be a component that overviews of the role of digital media production innovations in changing local and global industry contexts. This part would enable students to learn about how digital media have changed work processes, production choices, professional pathways, etc through a comparison of the analog with the digital industry context. For example, how 'cut and paste' once upon a time literally meant cutting out paper and pasting them onto a master document. I have spotted 'Introduction to Media Production' (Kindem & Musgrave 2009 - https://books.google.com.my/books?id=-jgqBgAAQBAJ) which would broadly correspond to what I want, but the latest edition is 2009 which is a bit dated now unfortunately. I would much appreciate any advice for other texts. It should ideally be an introductory text that is not too heavy on theory, with an historical overview and examples, and could form a background for short answer/short essay assignments. Many thanks for your help, Julian --- *DR JULIAN HOPKINS* Lecturer in Communication School of Arts & Social Sciences Building 2, Level 6, Room 16 (2-6-16) Monash University Malaysia Jalan Lagoon Selatan 47500 Bandar Sunway Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia T: +60 3 5514 4920 E: julian.hopkins@monash.edu W: sass.monash.edu.my <http://www.sass.monash.edu.my/>