Digital Video and Audio

Unit Code:HET222

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	1 Semester	51 hours per semester	Hawthorn, Sarawak	Nil	Nil

Credit Points

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

12.5 Credit Points

1 Semester

51 hours per semester

Hawthorn, Sarawak

Nil

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Multimedia suite of programs.

Aims & Objectives:

HET222 introduces the concept of non-linear video and audio editing using digital video and audio technology. It will equip students with the basic skills required to capture and edit video and audio material, and to master to a variety of formats, including videocassette, CD and streaming formats for the WWW.

Teaching Methods:

Lectures, Laboratory Sessions

Assessment:

Computer-Based Test (20%), Discussion Threads (10%), Ten Labs worth a total of 20%, Three Assignments worth a total of 50%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

The graduate attributes which relate to this subject help to produce graduates who:

• Are capable in their chosen professional areas.
• Are adaptable and manage change.
• Operate effectively in work and community situations.

Content:

Storytelling tools.
Video technology.
Camera & lighting skills.
Videos capture.
Video editing.
Titles and credits.
Production planing.
Scriptwriting and storyboarding.
Production design.
Production estimation and timelines.
Advanced editing and FX.
Advanced audio and sound FX production.
Internet video.
Digital audio theory & physics of sound.
Audio recording and playback.
Random access / non-destructive editing.
Digital signal processing.
Audio file formats and compression.
Internet audio.
Digital audio disk and tape media.

Reading Materials:

Lecture handouts containing relevant course material. There is no prescribed textbook for this unit of study.