Overview
Knowledge of the evolving digital "grammar" of video production, broadcasting, news reporting, advertising, and social media is a powerful literacy that is essential for media communication professionals of the future. This "hands on", project-based unit provides you with a collaborative learning space where you can combine analytical skills in digital … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Claire Perkins
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Claire Perkins
Notes
This unit is a core unit for the Bachelor of Media Communication.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
identify and discuss the communicative role of specific digital media and different uses of digital storytelling;
2.
analyse key elements of a variety of digital communication;
3.
think critically about the legal and ethical issues of digital communication;
4.
work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to develop and demonstrate technical proficiency and digital literacy skills;
5.
apply digital literacy skills to create a digital story that critically reflects on the evolving languages of digital communication.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Exercises
2 - Multimedia
3 - Multimedia
4 - Video essay plan
5 - Video essay
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $10 for a USB stick $8Gb