Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Screen and Media Production
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2516 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019 |
COMM2516 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021 |
COMM2516 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Mark Johnson
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3683
Course Coordinator Email: mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 94.02.37
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the screen and media industry, both local and international. You will be introduced to diverse aspects of the industry such as production processes, delivery platforms for screen including cinema, television, networked media and mobile devices, and use of technical equipment. You will also prepare short video sequences for multi-platform delivery.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media:
1. produce screen and media content with high production values for a range of platforms and environments 2. apply industry relevant knowledge and skills to devise, develop and build contemporary screen and media content for diverse audiences and contexts 3. apply and creatively adapt theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in screen and media production to your practice or future study 4. identify, analyse and reflect on relevant trends in screen and media production in both local and international contexts. 5. demonstrate critical thinking and innovation when identifying and responding to problems in diverse contexts within screen and media production 7. work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness. 8. apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making as a writer, editor or future student.Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. discuss broadly the principles of screen and media production
2. identify production requirements for a variety of delivery platforms
3. develop a basic concept for the production of visual media for a selection of delivery platforms
4. employ technical skills to create visual content suitable for short sequences for a range of delivery platforms
Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning activities may include classroom exercises, online, individual and group based activities. You will also be expected to undertake independent study.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
A library subject guide that you may find useful is Media and Communication: http://rmit.libguides.com/media-and-communication
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Assessment Task 1: Media Landscape and You (Project)
Weighting 20% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2
Assessment Task 2: Interview Production (Practical)
Weighting 50% (Individual & Group) This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 3: Drama Sequence (Practical)
Weighting 30% (Individual & Group) This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4