Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Digital Video
  • Unit Code

    FAV1101
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides an introduction to digital video production. Narrative structure and editing styles are emphasised. It also covers the practical and technical skills required in developing and producing digital media products for a variety of platforms.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FAV1201, FAV4104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create effective integrated digital media products using various industry standard authoring tools.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of digital media production tools.
  3. Describe narrative storytelling techniques and the role of editing in ditital media products.
  4. Explain the digital media production process.

Unit Content

  1. Development of digital audio-visual content.
  2. Digital media authoring processes for various media types.
  3. Digital media standards and the technical characteristics of various media elements.
  4. Integration of digital media elements and delivery methods available.
  5. Issues of copyright in digital media development.
  6. Theory and practice of narrative and editing styles for audio visual media products.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Workshops. Readings/research and assessments. Students will be set practical exercises and activities to complete during workshop sessions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectMinor project40%
Creative WorkMajor project60%

Text References

  • ^ Mollison, M. (2010) Producing Videos: A Complete Guide 3rd Ed. Sydney: Allen & Unwin Note: Purchase is optional - this text is available electronically via the ECU Library
  • Van Sijll, J. (2005) Cinematic Storytelling: the 100 most powerful film conventions every filmmaker must know Studio City: Michael Wiese
  • Hart, Cohen, Salazar & Barkat (2009) Screen Media Arts: An Introduction to Concepts and Practices Sydney: Oxford University Press
  • Artis, A. (2014). The shut up and shoot documentary guide. (2nd ed.) Boston: Focal Press.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Digital Video
  • Unit Code

    FAV1101
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides an introduction to digital video production. Narrative structure and editing styles are emphasised. It also covers the practical and technical skills required in developing and producing digital media products for a variety of platforms.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FAV1201, FAV4104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create effective integrated digital media products using various industry standard authoring tools.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of digital media production tools.
  3. Describe narrative storytelling techniques and the role of editing in ditital media products.
  4. Explain the digital media production process.

Unit Content

  1. Development of digital audio-visual content.
  2. Digital media authoring processes for various media types.
  3. Digital media standards and the technical characteristics of various media elements.
  4. Integration of digital media elements and delivery methods available.
  5. Issues of copyright in digital media development.
  6. Theory and practice of narrative and editing styles for audio visual media products.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Workshops. Readings/research and assessments. Students will be set practical exercises and activities to complete during workshop sessions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectMinor project40%
Creative WorkMajor project60%

Text References

  • ^ Mollison, M. (2010) Producing Videos: A Complete Guide 3rd Ed. Sydney: Allen & Unwin Note: Purchase is optional - this text is available electronically via the ECU Library
  • Van Sijll, J. (2005) Cinematic Storytelling: the 100 most powerful film conventions every filmmaker must know Studio City: Michael Wiese
  • Hart, Cohen, Salazar & Barkat (2009) Screen Media Arts: An Introduction to Concepts and Practices Sydney: Oxford University Press
  • Artis, A. (2014). The shut up and shoot documentary guide. (2nd ed.) Boston: Focal Press.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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