Audiovisual Communication (MECM90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| 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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Develop a familiarity with the techniques used to design, produce, edit and deliver non-fiction video to a professional standard.
- Build an awareness of industry standards for production and delivery of digital video.
- Identify and develop key skills for collaborative audio-visual production.
- Distinguish the unique ethical considerations of non-fiction audio-visual production, and apply the ethical and social constraints of non-fiction authorship to their own practice.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Learn appropriate strategies for different platforms and audiences
- Learn similarities and differences between media
- Acquire skills in network design, content generation and interactivity.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
Semester 1
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A production plan
| Mid semester | 25% |
Final project: 4 minute video and production journal (60% video, 15% journal)
| During the examination period | 75% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Semester 2
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A production plan
| Mid semester | 25% |
Final project: 4 minute video and production journal (60% video, 15% journal)
| During the examination period | 75% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: 1-hour lecture and 2-hour seminar, weekly throughout semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Steven McIntyre Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: 1-hour lecture and 2-hour seminar, weekly throughout semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 140 for the Semester 1 and Semester 2 teaching periods. Master of Global Media Communication students are not required to consult with the subject coordinator prior to enrollment and are permitted to enrol to the quota limit. Students wishing to take this subject as an elective are not required to consult with the subject coordinator prior to enrolment and may enrol 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: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Marketing Communications Course Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Course Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) Course Master of Global Media Communication - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025