CMNS1240
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
The ability to accurately record and edit audio and video material is a foundational skill for people working in the media and the broader creative industries. Through the development of content using mobile technology, students will learn the professional and technical skills required to record and edit media projects for a range of media platforms. Through hands on experience, and using industry standard documentation students will plan, record and edit material on a mobile device for a media project that demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to construct narratives by capturing content. Each media project will require students to liaise with a client such as a business, charity, or organisation, and produce content for possible use on social media platforms. Video editing software instruction to be completed via LinkedIn Learning.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Record, edit and mix audio content for various platforms using mobile and bring-your-own-technology;
2. Record and edit screen content for various platforms using mobile and bring-your-own-technology;
3. Plan and record material for projects that combine audio and screen content;
4. Competently assess copyright laws, and risk and WHS requirements for professional field practice.
5. Work with clients to obtain approval for concepts and final video edit
Content
Topics will include:
- Introduction to audio and video capture using mobile devices.
- Introductory media production recording techniques for fast turnaround content environments.
- Pitching to clients, and client liaison until approval.
- Audio and video digital formats and file management.
- Digital capture terminology, concepts and techniques.
- Introductory editing and mixing for narrative and non-narrative storytelling.
- Planning and producing media products and project.
Assessment items
Professional Task: Audio and Screen Recording in the Field
Journal: Reflection on Field Audio and Screen Recording
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Project: Field Project
Project: Field Project Work-In-Progress and Reflection
Contact hours
Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 9
Lecture-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
Lecture-3
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 6
Lecture-4
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per fortnight for 3 fortnight(s) starting in week 3
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 10
Tutorial-3
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per fortnight for 3 fortnight(s) starting in week 2
Tutorial-4
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per fortnight for 2 fortnight(s) starting in week 11
Tutorial-5
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Tutorial-6
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 7
Course outline
- CMNS1240 - Semester 2, 2023 (Newcastle) (PDF, 243.0 KB)
- CMNS1240 - Trimester 3, 2023 (Singapore) (PDF, 225.2 KB)
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