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 2022 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 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 2022 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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizOther10%
- Media TaskAssignment20%
- Media TaskAssignment15%
- Media TaskAssignment15%
- Media TaskAssignment40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an ability to identify and research a story, conduct interviews and gather appropriate research and actuality material in the audiovisual media;
- 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
Identify, 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, including online forums, to produce video journalism;
- 5
Demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines, and report under pressure;
- 6
Demonstrate an awareness of local, national and international people and events relevant to current issues and media issues;
- 7
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the capacities, limitations and socio-professional implications of journalistic practices in audiovisual media.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 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.
Where it fits
ATS3789 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2022 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 2022, 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.