Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Creative Practice in Screen and Media Production

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2526

City Campus

Undergraduate

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019

COMM2526

City Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021

COMM2526

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,
Sem 2 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 encourages you to be experimental in your approach to the production and presentation of your work. You will look at innovations which have influenced the development of screen and media practices. You are then encouraged to develop material and apply different approaches at each stage of a production.


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 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. 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. identify and discuss innovative historical developments impacting on screen and media practice

2. explore and apply creative approaches to producing screen content

3. apply knowledge and technical skills to develop screen content and present material in non-traditional forums


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.


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.

https://rmit.instructure.com

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: Creative developments, Innovative practices investigation

Weighting 30% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3

Assessment Task 2: Preparing creative strategies practical

Weighting 30% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3

Assessment Task 3: Exploration of results presentation

Weighting 40% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3