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Audiovisual Communication (MECM90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
Winter Term
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Winter Term - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-GMCOM Master of Global Media Communication
- MC-MKTCOMM Master of Marketing Communications
- Media and Communications specialisation (formal) in the GCA-ARTS Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced)
- Media and Communications specialisation (formal) in the GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
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 January 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A small project
| Mid semester | 25% |
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% |
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
A large project
| During the examination period | 75% |
A small project
| Mid semester | 25% |
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 |
---|---|---|
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% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 21 February 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
- Winter Term
Coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: a series of lectures and seminars held over a two week period during the Winter Term Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 June 2022 to 8 July 2022 Last self-enrol date 10 April 2022 Census date 8 July 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 July 2022 Assessment period ends 22 July 2022 Winter Term contact information
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 18 July 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Email: samci@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 January 2024