UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

APG5547 Broadcast

Faculty of Arts

APG5547 Broadcast is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
288 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before APG5547

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After APG5547

No unit lists APG5547 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in a research or coursework Masters.

Overview

The unit introduces you to the day-to-day function of a working TV/radio studio. You will learn the key skills required in broadcasting a program for TV and Radio including content production, studio equipment operation and presenting/interviewing skills. You will critically consider the challenges of news and current affairs studio production. You will also make use of a purpose-built newsroom for the learning of multimedia production techniques.

Offerings in 2027

The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for APG5547.

Assessment

  • Media TaskArtefact
    35%
  • Media TaskArtefact
    40%
  • Media TaskArtefact
    15%
  • QuizzesQuiz / Test
    10%

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

    research and source radio and television content for broadcast purposes;

  2. 2

    work independently to record, film, voice and edit compelling radio and television stories;

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    present live radio and television bulletins under pressure;

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    operate a range of studio technology for the production of video and audio programs.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 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 you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

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

Learning resources

Required resources

A computer capable of running the latest operating systems of either MAC or PC.
- Windows - Windows 10 version 21H1 or 20H2
- Mac - OSX Big Sur 10.15
 
You will also need:
Ram - 8GB Minimum
Hard drive - 250GB SSD minimum - and definitely advisable to have a backup drive or drives.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Alicia McMillan
Unit Coordinators
Ms Alicia McMillan

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for APG5547?

APG5547 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is APG5547 offered?

APG5547 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.

How much work is APG5547?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does APG5547 have an exam?

No. APG5547 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Journalism
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available