Course Title: Introduction to Screen and Media Production
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 |
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
You will be assessed on your development of the following program learning outcomes in this course:
- work independently, taking responsibility for self-management and learning
- solve problems effectively with initiative, creativity and consultation
- apply knowledge and skills to interpret and translate material from a range of sources into a visual medium
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- discuss broadly the principles of screen and media production
- identify production requirements for a variety of delivery platforms
- develop a basic concept for the production of visual media for a selection of delivery platforms
- 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
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
All relevant course materials and lists of suggested reading will be made available to you. You will also be expected to make use of the library resources.
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.
Assessment may include a range of activities such as assignments, production plans and individual projects.