AMU3009 · Fundamentals of digital broadcasting

Overview

In this practice-based unit you will take part in the production of a short broadcasting group project. No previous media production experience is required, but existing transmedia skills are assumed (for example, use of basic audio/video editing and social media). The unit is devoted to the practical application of the following key areas: producing, interviewing, editing, point of view, sound and image relationships and digital broadcasting. You will be expected to work in small groups to attain a competence in basic aspects of: interviewing for media, audio and video production, production planning, studio management, editing, sound-mixing, delivery over networks and announcing (presenting your material to an audience), Having practical exposure to modern digital production environments is useful for all disciplines and all organisations given the extraordinary access to contemporary audiences.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. produce live audio and visual digital content for broadcast delivery within studio and live announcer environments;
2. work independently and as part of a team to produce content to deadline;
3. conduct interviews for digital broadcasting environments, meeting story construction standards;
4. .apply key ethical and legal obligations in digital content production within national and international contexts;
5. apply concepts and theories associated with the broadcasting industry within practical and academic contexts.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.