Referencing examples
On this page are some examples of key resource types that are often referenced in Communications and Creative Arts. These have all been formatted using APA 7.
Note
Please always refer to the Deakin Referencing Guide if you get stuck. You can book an appointment with Study Support if you struggle with any aspect of referencing.
Performance
Recorded performance
If you are referencing a recorded performance, refer to the Deakin Guide to Referencing APA7 style 'Web and video' tab, which provides the full details on how to format a video.
The formatting varies slightly depending on if you viewed the performance in a film, web video or streaming video database. Click on the plus (+) icons below to view examples that are specific to performing arts.
Film (e.g. DVD, cinema viewing)
Format
Director, Initials. (Director). (year). Title of film [Film]. Studio.
In-text citation
In the film Pina (Wenders, 2011) we can see Bausch's interest in...
Reference list
Wenders, W. (Director). (2011). Pina. [Film]. Artificial Eye.
Web video (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo)
Format
Creator/Speaker. (year, month day). Title of video [Video]. Website. URL
In-text citation
The dance movements depicted in Pina Bausch le sacre du printemps (2020) suggest...
Reference list
Példatár a távoktatáshoz-MTE. (2020, March 23). Pina Bausch le sacre du printemps/The rite of spring /Tavaszi áldozat
1978 [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/z1hFwsXaTVY
Note
Include the date that the video was uploaded.
Streaming video (e.g. Kanopy, Netflix)
Format
Producer. (year). Title of video [Video]. Homepage URL of database
In-text citation
In The last impresario documentary Otto (2016) demonstrates his practise of..
Reference list
Otto, G. (2016). Sunday arts up late: The last impresario. [Video]. https://search-informit-org.ezproxy-f.deakin.edu.au/
Live performance
For a live performance viewed in-person, follow the formatting outlined below.
Format
Director, initials. (year, month day). Title of performance [Type]. Company, location. Link to website if available
In-text citation
The performance of Frankenstein (Davey, 2023) exlpored...
Reference list
Davey, C. (2023, June 20). Frankenstein [Play]. La Mama, Carlton VIC. https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/autumn-2023/frankenstein/
Embodied practice and workshops
Format
Choreographer or Artist, initials. (year, month day). Title or brief description, performers, location
In-text citation
...as seen in our weekly dance rehearsal (Vescio, 2023)...
Reference list
Vescio, L. (2023, May 11 ). Weekly rehearsal, Luigi Vescio, Deakin, Burwood Campus
Animation
Frame in an animation
If you are referencing a frame in a video animation, refer to the Deakin Guide to Referencing APA7 style 'Web and video' tab, which provides the full details on how to format a video. The formatting varies slightly depending on if you viewed the animation frame in a film, TV episode, web video or streaming video database.
Click on the plus (+) icons below to view examples that are specific to performing arts.
Film (e.g. DVD, cinema viewing)
Format
Director, Initials. (Director). (year). Title of film [Film]. Studio.
In-text citation
In this frame from The lost thing (Ruhemann & Tan, 2010, 06:22) the character is...
Reference list
Ruhemann, A., & Tan, S. (Directors). (2010). The lost thing [Film]. Madman Entertainment.
Web video (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo)
Format
Creator/Speaker. (year, month day). Title of video [Video]. Website. URL
In-text citation
The texture of the dog in Kitball (Pixar, 2019, 01:51) is...
Reference list
Pixar. (2019, February 19). Kitbull | Pixar SparkShorts [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/AZS5cgybKcI
Note
Include the date that the video was uploaded.
Streaming video (e.g. Kanopy, Netflix)
Format
Producer. (year). Title of video [Video]. Homepage URL of database
In-text citation
In The lost thing (ABC, 2010, 06:22) the movement of of the character below...
Reference list
Ruehmann, A., & Tan, S. (2010). The lost thing [Video]. Informit EduTV.
http://ezproxy.deakin.edu.au/login?url=http://edutv.informit.com.au/watch-screen.php?videoID=136861
Instruction
The in-text citations for a frame in an animation need to include the time stamp formatted as follows:
- Hours/minutes/seconds = H:MM:SS (e.g. 1:22:37)
- Minutes/seconds = MM:SS (e.g. 17:21)
- seconds = 0:SS (e.g. 0:48)
Note: You do not need to include the timestamp in the reference list.
Character models
If you are referencing a character model refer to the Deakin Guide to Referencing APA7 style 'Other sources' tab, and follow the instructions for Figures and tables.
Example formatting of character model copied from another source is shown below. You also need to provide a corresponding reference for the source of the image (e.g. book, article, website, etc.) in your reference list.
Example
Figure 1
3D render of female character
Note: From A woman in a yellow shirt and black pants, by Vadim Bogulov, 2021 (https://unsplash.com/photos/rdHrrFA1KKg). In the public domain.
