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DGN2601 · Video production design 1
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Department of Design
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit introduces you to the creative, historical, and technical foundations of filmmaking. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, film screenings, hands-on workshops, and structured assignments, you will learn how to design, plan, shoot, and edit video content using a range of professional tools and techniques. You will build core skills in editing software, camera operation, lighting, audio recording, and AI video tools, with a focus on narrative structure, continuity editing, and visual storytelling. Working across both documentary and fiction formats, you will produce original work and gain experience in every stage of video production, from concept to final edit.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching 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.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project 1 | Project | 30% | — |
| 2 | Project 2 | Project | 30% | — |
| 3 | Project 3 | Project | 40% | — |
100% in-semester assessment
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
corequisite
- OHS1000 — Introduction to art and design health and safety
Learning outcomes
- Use professional filmmaking tools, including cameras, lighting, audio equipment, and editing software, to produce short-form video content with technical proficiency and creative intent;
- Apply foundational cinematic design concepts such as film history, narrative structure, and cinematic storytelling to the production of short video projects;
- Integrate theoretical knowledge, technical filmmaking skills, and emerging AI tools into the video production workflow to develop innovative storytelling approaches and enhance creative output;
- Collaborate effectively to produce original documentary and fiction content, demonstrating critical reflection and problem-solving throughout all stages of production;
- Demonstrate a commitment to ethical storytelling and inclusive representation, articulating the social and emotional impact of video as a medium;
- Develop self-directed learning strategies to advance filmmaking skills by incorporating feedback, experimentation, and independent exploration of emerging technologies and techniques.
Workload
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Studio activities | 36 hours |
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