Media Production Practices

Unit code: ASN1006 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

Media professionals need to be experts in media production across multiple platforms. This unit examines some of the technological developments that make possible contemporary forms of artistic expression and communication through media content. It examines conventions of visual language, techniques for shooting and editing video and audio. Industry professionals will be invited to showcase their work and discuss contemporary issues in digital video and sound production.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Develop video, audio and text with reference to contemporary principles of media literacy;
  2. Analyse, evaluate and develop media resources reflective of contemporary media practices;
  3. Reflect on the connections between text, sound and video;
  4. Create a short video project using industry practices.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 20%
Short Film Production Documents 1
Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 20%
Short Film Production Documents 2
Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 10%
Framing and Shots
Assessment type: Creative Works
|
Grade: 50%
Short Film

Required reading

Students will be provided with access to an electronic reading list in class and specific content for each session via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Screen Media
ABSN | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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