DGN5604 Advanced cinematic design for film
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
DGN5604 Advanced cinematic design for film is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs DIS4604 or DGN4604.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before DGN5604
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After DGN5604
No unit lists DGN5604 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite, or approval from Chief Examiner.
Overview
Building on the foundational knowledge and skills you developed in Cinematic design for film (DGN4604), this unit challenges you to engage with more advanced cinematic design workflows and production techniques. You’ll apply AI tools alongside practices such as dynamic camera movement, green screen compositing, on-location sound recording, lighting design, ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement), and cinematic composition. The unit supports you in developing both creative and technical fluency as you integrate AI within complex production environments, encouraging innovative approaches to storytelling while maintaining cinematic coherence and craft. Through collaborative and individual projects, you’ll refine your artistic vision, expand your technical capabilities, and deepen your critical understanding of AI’s evolving role in contemporary screen production.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise 1Exercise30%
- Exercise 2Exercise30%
- Exercise 3Exercise40%
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
Demonstrate advanced cinematic design and production techniques, including dynamic camera movement, lighting design, ADR, and green screen compositing;
- 2
Design and execute multi-layered video projects, combining traditional techniques with emerging technologies to achieve cinematic coherence;
- 3
Integrate AI tools effectively across various stages of the filmmaking process, with a particular focus on post-production;
- 4
Collaborate and work independently to develop original screen content that reflects a refined artistic and technical vision;
- 5
Produce high-quality sound recordings on location, demonstrating awareness of technical and environmental considerations;
- 6
Critically evaluate the role of AI and related technologies in shaping contemporary cinematic design and production practices.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Robin Hely
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Jeffrey Janet
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for DGN5604?
You need DIS4604 or DGN4604 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is DGN5604 offered?
In 2026, DGN5604 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does DGN5604 have an exam?
No. DGN5604 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.