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 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1119
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1119
2 units list ATS1119 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code A2002 or A2019 or A2021 or F2007 or F2011 or F2016 or F2009 or F20131 or F20132 or B2000 or B2017 or B2019 or B2028 or B2035 or B2037 or B2040 or B2042 or B0248 or B2044 or B2045 or B2051 or B2055 or B2056 or D0501 or D3007.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical worksheetsExercise10%
- Multimedia journalArtefact20%
- Multimedia journalArtefact20%
- PitchPresentation10%
- Video essayArtefact40%
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
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
- Lectures12 hours
- 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
Where it fits
ATS1119 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrew Johnson
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andrew Johnson
- Dr Wendi Li
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 2 units, including ATS2187 and ATS2188. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is ATS1119 offered?
In 2026, 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 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1119?
ATS1119 is part of Digital economy.