DCC201 Design and Content Creation Perspectives 2 (8)

The subject continues to progress students knowledge, skills and abilities in the discipline of Design and Content Creation. Students undertaking this subject will work on real-world projects to further enhance their ability as a developing content creation professional. Students will work in a content creation team to produce and publish content for a range of media channels and reflect upon their practice as an emerging content creation professional.   

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

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 and Communication Studies

Prerequisites

DCC200

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to undertake research, assess information and manage the production of content for media in response to deliver a real world project;
  • be able to demonstrate advanced skills and judgement of a content creator in making evidence-based decisions;
  • be able to differentiate the discipline and interpersonal skills to work efficiently as part of a content creation team to deliver a project; and
  • be able to assess, critique and reflect on your practice as an emerging content creation professional.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The content creation planning cycle - Working to a brief
  • Reflecting on excellence in content creation – The Webby Awards
  • Skills for producing content in the real world
  • Creativity in content creation
  • Understanding audiences
  • Ethical and legal frameworks in practice
  • Curating content into edited packages for broadcast or online dissemination
  • Working competently in content creation teams
  • Reflecting on your practice as an emerging content creation professional

Special Resources

  • Smart phone
  • Editing software
  • Video studio
  • Sound booth
  • Video cameras with tripods
  • Microphone
  • Drones
  • Audio recorders

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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