UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

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 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4550 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

The 2027 handbook has no page for DIS4604. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.

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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 approval from 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 2022

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 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 2022, DIS4604 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DIS4604 have an exam?

No. DIS4604 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
202020212022