UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

APG5135 Video journalism

Faculty of Arts

APG5135 Video journalism is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before APG5135

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After APG5135

No unit lists APG5135 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in a research or coursework Masters.

Overview

The unit provides a detailed exploration of the production practices, resources, technologies and genres of Video Journalism, including broadcast and online modes. It develops the key performance practices of voice presentation and interviews, image and sound recording, editing and post-production. It critically considers the implications for journalists of different modes of audience engagement and editorial positioning, and covers news, current affairs, live reporting, online video journalism and feature/documentary video genres.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Media TaskArtefact
    30%
  • Presentation
    20%
  • Media TaskArtefact
    50%

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. 1

    identify and research a story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate research and actuality material in the audiovisual media;

  2. 2

    report in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using a variety of audiovisual elements and narrative conventions in a video environment;

  3. 3

    identify and observe key ethical and legal obligations associated with video journalism, and reflect critically on their own and others' performance in this regard;

  4. 4

    work independently and collaboratively in learning and production processes to produce video journalism;

  5. 5

    set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;

  6. 6

    identify local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues;

  7. 7

    critically evaluate the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in audiovisual media.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials18 hours
  • Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
  • 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.

This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Specialist software: The unit will use specific software applications. Instructions will be given to students on how to access and install relevant software.

  • DSLR camera or smartphone
  • Microphone
  • Tripod for camera
  • FiLMiC Pro App (if using only a smartphone)

For further information go to Equipment Requirements at  https://www.monash.edu/arts/media-film-journalism/journalism/journalism-and-the-monash-media-lab

 

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Matt Mitchell
Chief Examiners
Mr Matt Mitchell

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for APG5135?

APG5135 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is APG5135 offered?

In 2027, APG5135 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

How much work is APG5135?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does APG5135 have an exam?

No. APG5135 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Journalism
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available