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 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4501 or MDC4550 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2025 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.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project 1Project30%
- Project 2Project30%
- Project 3Project40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand digital video and audio concepts;
- 2
Plan, acquire and digitise a video source;
- 3
Trim and edit a video source;
- 4
Plan and manage an audio recording session;
- 5
Acquire and incorporate audio and music tracks within a video source;
- 6
Assemble and output a complete digital audio/video production;
- 7
Understand the various applications of digital audio/video in multimedia;
- 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 MDC4501 or 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 2025, DGN4604 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does DGN4604 have an exam?
No. DGN4604 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.