AMU3009 Fundamentals of digital broadcasting
Faculty of Arts
AMU3009 Fundamentals of digital broadcasting is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before AMU3009
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After AMU3009
No unit lists AMU3009 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: 48 credit points from any Faculty
Overview
In this practice-based unit you will take part in the production of a short broadcasting group project. No previous media production experience is required, but existing transmedia skills are assumed (for example, use of basic audio/video editing and social media). The unit is devoted to the practical application of the following key areas: producing, interviewing, editing, point of view, sound and image relationships and digital broadcasting. You will be expected to work in small groups to attain a competence in basic aspects of: interviewing for media, audio and video production, production planning, studio management, editing, sound-mixing, delivery over networks and announcing (presenting your material to an audience), Having practical exposure to modern digital production environments is useful for all disciplines and all organisations given the extraordinary access to contemporary audiences.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Video EssayArtefact20%
- PodcastArtefact30%
- PodcastArtefact50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
produce live audio and visual digital content for broadcast delivery within studio and live announcer environments;
- 2
work independently and as part of a team to produce content to deadline;
- 3
conduct interviews for digital broadcasting environments, meeting story construction standards;
- 4
.apply key ethical and legal obligations in digital content production within national and international contexts;
- 5
apply concepts and theories associated with the broadcasting industry within practical and academic contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars30 hours
- Studio activities6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
AMU3009 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Meera Siva Soathy
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Meera Siva Soathy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU3009?
AMU3009 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is AMU3009 offered?
In 2027, AMU3009 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU3009?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU3009 have an exam?
No. AMU3009 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include AMU3009?
AMU3009 is part of Strategic public relations.