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