DIS4604 Digital audio/video
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
DIS4604 Digital audio/video is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4550 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before DIS4604
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After DIS4604
1 unit list DIS4604 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or permission from the Course Coordinator
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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment task 1: Sense of Place30%
- Assessment task 2: Morning Ritual30%
- Assessment Task 3: Screenplay and storyboards40%
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
- Studio activities33 hours
- Teaching approachActive 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 DIS4604?
You need MDC4550 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after DIS4604?
DIS4604 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including DIS5604.
When is DIS4604 offered?
In 2021, DIS4604 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does DIS4604 have an exam?
No. DIS4604 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.