ATS1119 Communicating in the digital era
Faculty of Arts
ATS1119 Communicating in the digital era is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1119
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1119
3 units list ATS1119 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code A2002 or F2009 or B2028 or B2044 or B2045.
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 literacy with practical skills in media production to develop digital fluency. You will work in small groups to create a digital storytelling project that reflects on an aspect of media communication of relevance to the digital age. You will also have opportunities for self-initiated learning and individual assignments.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Online Activities20%
- Digital Storytelling Through Blogging20%
- VIsual Storytelling20%
- Digital Project / 2 parts40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish 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.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
16 G USB flashdrive
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Zala Volcic
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zala Volcic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1119?
ATS1119 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS1119?
ATS1119 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ATS2186, ATS2187 and ATS2188. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is ATS1119 offered?
In 2021, ATS1119 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ATS1119?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1119 have an exam?
No. ATS1119 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.