UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

DIS5604 Digital audio/video 2

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

DIS5604 Digital audio/video 2 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs DIS4604.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
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 DIS5604

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After DIS5604

No unit lists DIS5604 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Or by 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, sound and other production methods are demonstrated.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Exercise 1: Documentary
    30%
  • Exercise 2: Dialogue editing and sound design
    30%
  • Exercise 3: Green screen and ADR
    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;

  9. 9

    Analyse the effective use of digital video/audio in multimedia;

  10. 10

    Demonstrate an individual understanding of an aspect of a specific application of digital audio and/or video in multimedia.

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 DIS5604?

You need DIS4604 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is DIS5604 offered?

In 2021, DIS5604 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DIS5604 have an exam?

No. DIS5604 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202020212022