Course Title: Develop and implement production work plans

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: PERF5096C

Course Title: Develop and implement production work plans

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5350 - Diploma of Screen and Media

Course Contact: Andrew Harrison

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Teacher: Mark Johnson

Email: mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal Hours: 68

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse production information to identify technical and creative elements that need to be addressed in work plans for productions in the screen and media industries.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUASMT403 Develop and implement production work plans

Element:

1.Analyse production information

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Obtain production information from relevant colleagues.

1.2 Analyse production information to determine overall creative and technical parameters for productions.

1.3 Discuss own analysis with colleagues to confirm preliminary interpretation is consistent with overall creative vision.

1.4 Undertake research to assist with providing context for productions as required.

1.5 Extend creative and technical ideas that could contribute to the realisation of creative vision.

 

Element:

2. Document production requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Produce a detailed breakdown of creative, production and technical requirements applicable to own area of responsibility.

2.2 Identify requirements that need collaboration with colleagues.

2.3 In consultation with colleagues, develop concepts and strategies that address joint issues and provide creative input into productions.

Element:

3. Implement work plans

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Incorporate information gained from analysis and consultation into relevant documentation and planning processes.

3.2 Integrate key information into work plans with agreed time frames.

3.3 Identify factors that could affect the achievement of work objectives and establish contingencies and incorporate them into work plans.

3.4 Implement work plans and monitor progress to ensure work achieves objectives, meets deadlines and remains consistent with overall creative vision.

Element:

4. Review work plans

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Contribute to evaluations aimed at improving production services and adjust own work procedures accordingly.

4.2 Negotiate and agree on modifications to work plans and amend accordingly.

4.3 Agree to final designs and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation to support implementation in line with production schedules.

4.4 Present final designs, plans and specifications within agreed time frames and confirm that production requirements have been me.


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed skills and knowledge required to analyse production information to identify technical and creative elements that need to be addressed in work plans for productions in the screen and media industries.


Details of Learning Activities

In this program, structured learning occurs in the classroom and through completion of assessment. However, as an independent learner you will also be engaged in unstructured activities such as private study and practice of technical skills required in using cameras, lighting and sound equipment and editing tools . You are also expected to  familiarise yourself with different aspects of the screen and media industry. This includes spending time engaged in attending films and film festivals, watching streamed content, attending industry events and exhibitions and building relationships with industry bodies such as the Screen Producers Association and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.

In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:

  • demonstrations and practical application
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussions
  • screenings
  • online research
  • independent project based work
  • simulated work activities
  • teacher directed group activities/projects

Out-of class activities include, but are not limited to:

  • reading set texts
  • research
  • screenings
  • production work
  • independent project based work 


Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability resources.

 

Week

Class Content

Assessment

1

Overview of the course, assessment and facilities

Student introductions

Defining production management

Broad historical and cultural context of production management in productions

Safety on set

 

 

2

Locations

Scouting for locations

Location evaluation

Importance of legal requirements: permits/location agreements

Discuss requirements for Assessment 1 including key factors involved in ensuring production management plans address production requirements.

 

Assessment Task 1 Introduction (Ongoing assessment task throughout the semester – Due Week 15)

3

Discuss requirements for Assessment 2

Preparation of documentary call sheets

Legal requirements: participant release forms/agreements

Importance of production meetings

Breakdown of production process

WHS processes and practices

 

 

4

Studio Class 1 - Assessment 2 preparation

Work with teams to prepare Assessment 2 presentation

 

 

5

Studio Class 2 - Assessment 2 preparation

Work with teams to prepare Assessment 2 presentation

 

Assessment Task 2 - Presentations - Due Next Week

6

Assessment 2 - Presentations, Class 2

Analyse production information

 

Assessment Task 2 - Presentations, Class 2

7

Revise pre-production documents required for interview productions

Requirements for filming at RMIT

Requirements for location filming (B-Roll and Cutaways)

Release Documentation for pre-recorded material

Revision and class time to address Assessment 3 requirements (Preparation)

 

Assessment Task 3 - Due weeks 8 to 11

8

Preparation of Interview Shoot pre-production documents

Assessment Task 3: Documentary Interview

Prepare and finalise pre-production documentation for interview production.

Meeting session (Week 9 filming groups)

 

Assessment Task 3: Documentary Interview (filming / submission)

 

9

Assessment Task 3: Documentary Interview

Note: rolling assessment will take place interchangeably with one-on-one study classes with your teacher. Please read the Develop and Implement Production Workplans schedule for further information.

Meeting session (Week 10 filming groups)

 

Assessment Task 3: Documentary Interview (filming / submission)

10

Assessment Task 3: Documentary Interview

Note: rolling assessment will take place interchangeably with one-on-one study classes with your teacher. Please read the Develop and Implement Production Workplans schedule for further information.

Meeting session (Week 11 filming groups)

 

Assessment Task 3: Documentary Interview (filming / submission)

11

Assessment Task 3: Documentary Interview

Note: rolling assessment will take place interchangeably with one-on-one study classes with your teacher. Please read the Develop and Implement Production Workplans schedule for further information.

 

Assessment Task 3: Documentary Interview (filming / submission)

12

Review of Assessment 3

Introduction to call drama call sheets

Issues and challenges that can arise between schedule and call sheet stages and how to resolve them

 

 

13

Script timing

Breakdown sheets

Crossplot

Shooting Schedule

Budgeting

Working with actors

Filming with firearms and knives / car chases / fight sequences, etc

Working within the criminal law requirements

 

 

14

Studio Class - Assessment Task 1

 

Assessment Task 1 due next week

 

15

Assessment Task 1 – Unit Knowledge Questions

Finalise and submit

Assessment Task 1 submission due

 

16

Review of all assessment tasks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available on Canvas

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical team based projects.


Assessment Tasks

For each assessment task you will receive a detailed brief specifying requirements

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments.

Assessment Task 1 - Unit Knowledge Questions. This assessment is a short answer knowledge task designed to assess knowledge required to analyse production information in order to identify technical/creative elements that need to be addressed in work plans for productions in screen and media activities. Due Date: week 15

Assessment Task 2 - Group Production Part 1.The ability to analyse production information to identify technical and creative elements that need to be addressed in work plans for media productions is a key industry skill. This task will allow you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to develop work plans for screen and media productions. Due Date: week 6 

Assessment Task 3 - Group Production Part 2 - Documentary Interview. For this task, students must research, develop, evaluate and implement a work plan to support the production requirements and the creative outcomes of the upcoming documentary interview production. All documents must be typed - not hand written. On receipt of this assessment, students will receive authority to film interview. Due Dates: weeks 8 to11 

Assessment tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 1 Week 16.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved

NYC: Not Yet Competent

DNS: Did not submit for Assessment

  


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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