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MECO2602: Media Production: Video
2024 unit information
This unit introduces students to the history, theory and practice of video production. The unit will equip students with practical skills in planning and researching a video, as well as skills in digital camera operation, video recording, lighting, sound and digital non-linear video editing. The unit emphasises factual, non-fiction video.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Media and Communications
| Code | MECO2602 |
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| Academic unit | Media and Communications |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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18 credit points at 1000 level in Media and Communications including MECO1004 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of all stages of video production, including: pre production, production and post-production processes, with particular reference to factual video production
- LO2. understand single camera and video editing techniques to a level appropriate to complete short-form information-based video items
- LO3. demonstrate the ability to work with others in a video news/production team, understanding the roles and responsibilities of each member of the work group, and taking responsibility for their own value judgements and ethical behaviour towards others
- LO4. demonstrate skills in critical discussion and analysis of video production, including a visually literate understanding of the ‘discourse’ and ‘grammar’ of the moving image, the relationship of producer to audience, and the concept of mode of address
- LO5. demonstrate the ability to plan and achieve goals, working to deadlines and within set budgets.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Additional advice
Available to BA/B Advanced Studies (Media and Communications), BA/BLaw students only
