Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Screen Production
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2521 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
COMM2521 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2021 |
COMM2521 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024 |
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: Appointment by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will collaboratively develop and produce a short film that is a dramatisation based on a script. Working as part of a team you will undertake a range of roles in the production of a short film and you will participate in projects that require you to work with others on location. You will apply a range of technical skills in these projects, including video and sound recording as well as post-production editing.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’s) of the AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production:
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
6. communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders about your discipline
7. work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- examine and interpret narrative requirements of translating a script into a audio/visual design
- develop a production plan as part of a team, including the technical and resource requirements
- undertake different screen production roles and apply a range of film production principles and techniques to the collaborative production of a short film.
Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will consist of the following:
• Face to face teaching: to develop knowledge of underpinning concepts
• Personal study: using textbooks, journal articles and the internet to reinforce and broaden your understanding
• Personal research: to become familiar with recent developments and discoveries
• Group work & peer teaching to broaden your understanding
• Online Learning: The course will make use of RMIT's online learning system. Here you will be able to access course notes and materials as well as additional reference material and learning resources.
Additional Support
Study Support is able to provide support for all students with Maths, English, Chemistry and general study skills. Follow this link https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support
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 of Equitable Learning
Services if you would like to find out more.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content:
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, myRMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit.
Guidelines to professional production procedures will be provided in the RMIT Screen Production Guide and course materials.
Students are provided access to a variety of professional location production (cameras, lighting, sound) equipment. All required software is made available to students in computer labs and edit suites located in Building 94. Students may also access independent study spaces across RMIT’s campuses. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/study-spaces
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
·transition to tertiary study and learning
·study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
·enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
·career development and employment
·living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
·opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
·opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
There are also specific subject guides available on the library website that will point you to a variety of resources available in the Library and those available online, including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. Library subject guides that you may find useful include Media and Communication, Design, Art, Business and Law and General reference
Overview of Assessment
The range of assessments are designed to assess both your underpinning knowledge of the course and development of technical skills. You will have ample opportunity to practise your skills and receive ongoing feedback from your teachers.
It will be your responsibility to meet all the required deadlines.
To pass this course you must achieve a minimum grade of 50%.
Assessment marks will be added together across all submitted assessments and your final total mark must be equal to, or greater than 50%.
Assessment Task 1: Synopsis and Script
Weighting 10% (Individual)
CLO 1
Assessment Task 2: Storyboard, Production Schedule and Preproduction Documentation
Weighting 30% (Individual)
CLO 1,2
Assessment Task 3: Director and Crew Evaluations
Weighting 30% (Individual and Group)
CLO 2,3
Assessment Task 4: Final Cut of Short Film and Self Reflection Report
Weighting 30% (Individual)
CLO 3