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 2024 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2024 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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Media TaskAssignment30%
- Presentation20%
- Media TaskAssignment50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and research a story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate research and actuality material in the audiovisual media;
- 2
report in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using a variety of audiovisual elements and narrative conventions in a video environment;
- 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
work independently and collaboratively in learning and production processes to produce video journalism;
- 5
set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;
- 6
identify local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues;
- 7
critically evaluate the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in audiovisual media.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
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 engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows students to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
Learning resources
Required resources
- 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
Specialist software: The unit will use specific software applications. Instructions will be given to students on how to access and install relevant software.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Alicia McMillan
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Alicia McMillan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5135?
APG5135 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5135 offered?
In 2024, APG5135 runs in Semester 1 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.