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Audiovisual Communication (MECM90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
June
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 June Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A small project
| Mid semester | 25% |
A large project
| During the examination period | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
A large project
| During the examination period | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
A large project
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
A large project
| During the examination period | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
A small project
| Mid semester | 25% |
A large project
| During the examination period | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
A large project
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Winter Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
A large project
| During the examination period | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
A large project
| During the examination period | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
A small project
| Week 1 | 25% |
A large project
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 75% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 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 commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 February 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
- June
Coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 6 x 1-hour lectures and 4 x 2-hour seminars over a two week period Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 June 2020 to 10 July 2020 Last self-enrol date 12 April 2020 Census date 10 July 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 July 2020 Assessment period ends 24 July 2020 June contact information
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 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 commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 20 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
This subject has a quota of 140 for the Semester 1 and Semester 2 teaching periods, and 40 for the Winter Term teaching period. Master of Global Media Communication students are not required to consult with the subject coordinator prior to enrollment and are permitted to enroll to the quota limit. Students wishing to take this subject as an elective are not required to consult with the subject coordinator prior to enrollment and may enroll with the understanding that Master of Global Media Communication students are given preference. Any students enrolling after the quota has been reached will be notified then withdrawn and advised of the alternative subjects available. Withdrawn students may apply (by emailing the subject coordinator) to be placed on a waiting list which will be managed on a first come basis. Waitlisted students will be advised to enrol if places become available as others withdraw.
The self-enrolment closing dates are:
Semester 1: 24/02/2020
Semester 2: 20/07/2020
Winter: 12/04/2020”
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Media and Communications Specialisation (formal) Media and Communications - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 October 2023