UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3789 Video journalism

Faculty of Arts

ATS3789 Video journalism is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS3789

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ATS3789

No unit lists ATS3789 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: ATS2789

Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Journalism units

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, including news, current affairs and feature/documentary genres.

Please be aware that access to certain technology/equipment will be required for this unit. Contact the unit coordinator for details.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Readings QuizAssignment
    10%
  • TV News PackageAssignment
    20%
  • Social Media StoryAssignment
    15%
  • Live CrossAssignment
    15%
  • Mini-DocumentaryAssignment
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Demonstrate an ability to 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, 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, including online forums, to produce video journalism;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues;

  7. 7

    Demonstrate a critical awareness of the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in audiovisual media.

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.

Where it fits

ATS3789 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Alicia McMillan
Unit Coordinators
Ms Alicia McMillan

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3789?

ATS3789 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ATS3789 offered?

In 2021, ATS3789 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

How much work is ATS3789?

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

Does ATS3789 have an exam?

No. ATS3789 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS3789?

ATS3789 is part of Journalism.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Journalism
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available