UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

DGN4604 Digital audio/video 1

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

DGN4604 Digital audio/video 1 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4550 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before DGN4604

Prohibitions

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

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After DGN4604

1 unit list DGN4604 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

This unit provides you with exposure to the concepts and tools applicable to digital and audio production techniques. The unit offers you an opportunity to explore the potential of digital video and audio as a medium for inclusion in a wide range of communications and multimedia applications. Scripting, shooting video, sound recording and other production methods are demonstrated.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Project 1
    30%
  • Project 2
    30%
  • Project 3
    40%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Understand digital video and audio concepts;

  2. 2

    Plan, acquire and digitise a video source;

  3. 3

    Trim and edit a video source;

  4. 4

    Plan and manage an audio recording session;

  5. 5

    Acquire and incorporate audio and music tracks within a video source;

  6. 6

    Assemble and output a complete digital audio/video production;

  7. 7

    Understand the various applications of digital audio/video in multimedia;

  8. 8

    Demonstrate knowledge of the various tools and techniques used for digital video effects and sound composition.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Jeffrey Janet
Unit Coordinators
Dr Robin Hely

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for DGN4604?

You need MDC4550 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it.

What can I take after DGN4604?

DGN4604 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including DGN5604.

When is DGN4604 offered?

In 2024, DGN4604 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DGN4604 have an exam?

No. DGN4604 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20232024202520262027