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: Andrew Harrison

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4350

Course Coordinator Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 94.02.37

Course Coordinator Availability: Please check with course coordinator


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

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production:

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 knowlege 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. 
6. communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders about your discipline 


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 by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are 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.  https://rmit.instructure.com 

RMIT Library 
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library and Study Support services.  
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides. 
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 capabilities.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Assessment task 1: Media Landscape and You (20%)
Individual
CLO 1,2

Assessment task 2: Interview Production (50%)
Group
CLO 1,2,3

Assessment task 3: Drama Sequence (30%)
Group
CLO 1,2,3,4

  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 the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.   Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: Assessment and exams.