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ATS2187 · Video lab

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2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Communications

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

The Video Lab is a multi-disciplinary learning environment where students from the different specialisations in the Bachelor of Media Communication come together to explore new technologies, skills and practices in video media. Students will devise a video research project that tests the capabilities of new video technologies and explore applications across different media platforms. The lab fosters creativity and experimentation in media production while also developing professional skills in collaboration and adaptability.

Areas of study: Digital humanities

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
CaulfieldFirst semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

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

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Media taskArtefact25%
2MultimediaArtefact20%
3Creative taskArtefact40%
4In-class workshopDemonstration15%

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

prerequisite

  • ATS1119 — Communicating in the digital era
  • ATS1206 — Media challenges

Joined by AND.

Learning outcomes

  1. identify and discuss the communicative and creative role of video in contemporary media environments;
  2. display proficiency in a variety of video techniques, skills and practices;
  3. work reflectively, independently and collaboratively with peers to conceptualise and design a video project;
  4. apply video making skills in media production that critically reflects on the evolving technologies and practices of video.

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.

ActivityDuration
Lectures12 hours
Tutorials24 hours

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