INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials (8)

The subject focuses on preservation requirements for audiovisual materials, both analogue and digital. Methods for identifying different moving image and sound materials are explored, as are measures for determining deterioration characteristics, both active and passive. Storage and handling practices such as risk and vault management are also discussed. Digitisation processes for audiovisual materials are covered and an introduction to digital preservation is provided. Ethics, professional practice, handling, occupational health and safety considerations and standards are integrated into all aspects of the subject.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF431. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • explain how and why different audiovisual objects came into being
  • distinguish different audiovisual objects from one another
  • explain why audiovisual objects deteriorate and be able to recognise the type and extent of deterioration
  • implement emergency preparedness and disaster management practices
  • implement appropriate preservation and storage methods including digitisation for various types of audiovisual media
  • identify and describe approaches for duplicating audio and video materials
  • demonstrate awareness of principles for managing digital audiovisual objects

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Audiovisual preservation in context
  • Storage and security
  • Ongoing collection management and transport of audiovisual materials
  • Emergency preparedness and disaster management
  • Audiovisual media
  • Human perception of audio and motion
  • Magnetic tape
  • Audio - history and technology
  • Video
  • Film
  • Duplication of audio and moving image
  • Digital audiovisual management and preservation

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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