Audiovisual Communication (MECM90031)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

Availability(Quotas apply)
Semester 1
Winter Term
Semester 2
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Audiovisual communication is an important sector in today’s transnational digital sphere. The training in key areas of audiovisual production is relevant for various professional areas in the media and communication industry. This subject is designed in a ‘workshop’ approach where students will work in small groups in order to gain experience in various areas of audiovisual production. The subject will familiarise students, for example with techniques of script writing, producing, shooting, and preparation of audiovisual content for online as well as broadcast delivery. Furthermore, principles of collaborative practice, studio directing, camera operation, sound recording, and post-production workflows will also be integral to the subject.

These techniques are delivered through project-related contexts using a project-based approach. It is aimed to deliver student productions online or other media platforms. Given the nature of the teaching of this subject, all students must consult with the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this subject will have:



  • been introduced to principles of design, composition, editing and other fields for screen based media including still and moving images, sound, text and data; and
  • the opportunity to develop and deliver projects within persuasive, collaborative and aesthetic processes.

Generic skills

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

  • learn appropriate strategies for different platforms and audiences;
  • learn similarities and differences between media; and
  • acquire skills in network design, content generation and interactivity.

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

This subject is only available to students enrolled in MC-GMCOM Master of Global Media Communication, MC-MKTCOMM Master of Marketing Communications, Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Media and Communications, Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Media and Communications.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

MECM40016 Audiovisual Communication

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Assessment

Additional details

  • A small project equivalent to 1,800 words (25%), due mid-semester for the semester long subject, and due in week 1 of the intensive teaching period for the Winter Term.
  • A large project equivalent to 3,200 words (75%), due in the examination period for the semester long subject, and due in week 1 after intensive teaching period for the Winter Term.
  • Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorSteven McIntyre
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 24 hours: 1-hour lecture and 1-hour seminar, weekly throughout semester (Semester 1 and 2); a series of 1-hour lectures and 2-hour seminars over a period of two weeks (Winter term)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au

  • Winter Term
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 28 hours: a series of lectures and seminars held over a two week period during the Winter Term
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 July 2017 to 14 July 2017
    Last self-enrol date27 June 2017
    Census date 7 July 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail15 July 2017
    Assessment period ends21 July 2017

    Winter Term contact information

    Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorSteven McIntyre
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 24 hours: 1-hour lecture and 1-hour seminar, weekly throughout semester (Semester 1 and 2); a series of 1-hour lectures and 2-hour seminars over a period of two weeks (Winter term)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 July 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject has a quota of 90 for the Semester 1 and Semester 2 teaching periods, and 50 for the Winter Term teaching period. Students will be selected into the subject as they self-enrol during the timely re-enrolment period. If the enrolment quota is exceeded, Master of Global Media Communication students will be given preference. Any students enrolling after the quota has been reached will be withdrawn from the subject and advised of the alternative subjects available.

Please note: Given the nature of the teaching of this subject, all students must consult with the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Further information

Last updated: 31 October 2023