Course Title: Live Media

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Live Media

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2220

City Campus

Undergraduate

335H Applied Communication

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2006,
Summer2007,
Sem 2 2007,
Summer2008,
Sem 2 2008,
Summer2009,
Sem 2 2009

COMM2220

City Campus

Undergraduate

345H Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

 Summer2010,
Sem 2 2010,
Summer2011,
Sem 2 2011,
Summer2012,
Sem 2 2012,
Summer2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Summer2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Summer2015,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Ruth Richards

Course Coordinator Phone: Please contact via email

Course Coordinator Email: ruth.richards@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 9, Level 4

Course Coordinator Availability: By Appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

You will develop knowledge and skills in the production of live media and the impact of community media through a mixture of theory and practice.

You will explore a range of audio and video formats, as well as ideas of audience; program formatting; community media; production research and development; and industry practice.

You will develop your skills in the creation of content through all production phases.

In this course, you will also undertake learning activities/assessment to:

  • Engage and connect you with community broadcasting associations

  • Develop industry skills in radio broadcasting and video livestreaming.

In this course, you will undertake career development learning (CDL) assessment/activities.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Successful completion of this course will complement the learning outcomes you are developing in your program.


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO 1: Analyse and reflect upon the codes and conventions of program formats and practices for live video and audio and critically reflect upon your live production experience.

CLO 2: Critically discuss the role and impact of community media in Australian cultural life

CLO 3: Collaboratively plan, develop, produce and edit a video livestream.

CLO 4: Collaboratively plan, develop, produce and edit a live-to-air radio program.

CLO 5: Develop skills crucial for your career planning and future in the cinema and screen sectors.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as workshops, lectorials, tutorials, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities.

Delivery may be face-to-face, online or a mix of both.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

RMIT Library: There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. A “Screen Studies Research” guide is available through the Library subject guides.

For further information about Library services, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website.

School of Media and Communication Technical Services: You are entitled to access the resources available in the School of Media & Communication Technical Stores and to book sound and video suites located in buildings 8, 9, 10 and 12. Security swipe card access is required to access these spaces. For equipment loan requests, studio bookings and enquiries please refer to: https://rmiteduau.sharepoint.com/sites/TechPoint/SitePages/Equipment-Loans.aspx

The RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection (RMIT ASRC): is a specialist film and television library that is housed within the Central Library on our city campus. It is one of the most significant film and TV studies research collection in Melbourne. This is a research library which means that materials cannot be borrowed and need to be looked at in the library. Librarians at the RMIT ASRC can assist you both online and on campus at the library.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include content production for television and radio, reports and presentations.

Assessment Tasks:

  • Assessment Task 1: Radio/Audio Project (35% Group) [CLO 1 & CLO 4]
  • Assessment Task 2: Livestreamed Video Project (35% Group) [CLO 1 CLO 3]
  • Assessment Task 3: Reflective Writing Portfolio (30% Individual) [CLO1, CLO2 & CLO5]

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.