Course Title: Edit screen content for fast turnaround

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: VART6432C

Course Title: Edit screen content for fast turnaround

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5350 - Diploma of Screen and Media

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 30

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

In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to use non-linear digital facilities to edit screen content for fast turnaround.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPOS401 Edit screen content for fast turnaround

Element:

1. Prepare for edit

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify editing requirements in consultation with production personnel and with reference to documentation as required

1.2 Check operation of editing equipment and software

1.3 Identify and prepare source materials for off-line and online editing

1.4 Assess materials to be edited against required technical and creative criteria in consultation with relevant production personnel

1.5 Agree on replacement material or editing approach to overcome technical problems identified with source material

1.6 Review source materials and visualise the look of the final edited sequences

Element:

2. Commence editing process

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Digitise and transfer materials to suitable format, checking compatibility with editing equipment and monitoring capture for sound and image quality

2.2 If time allows, create and edit decision list noting in and out points for each edit

2.3 Maintain accurate documentation of editing instructions for use in all stages of post-production as required

2.4 Prioritise and select materials in terms of their relevance to production requirements

2.5 Arrange and present selected material to retain the intended meaning of words and images

2.6 Consider how other materials could be used to clarify and enhance final edit

Element:

3. Assemble vision and sound

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Check technical and creative criteria with relevant production personnel to ensure integrity of edit

3.2 Assemble content in a way that produces coherent images and sound according to standard editing conventions

3.3 Confirm assembled materials meet duration requirements, as well as technical and creative criteria for transmission

3.4 Insert transitions, special effects and additional materials as required

3.5 Make appropriate compromises between content and quality to meet time restrictions

Element:

4. Finalise edits

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Review assembled online or off-line edits with relevant production personnel

4.2 Implement changes as required and finalise edit to meet deadlines

4.3 Complete necessary documentation and archive source materials according to enterprise procedures

4.4 Report problems encountered with completing edits to relevant personnel

4.5 Provide information required for successful transmission of edited material

4.6 Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and discuss with colleagues where appropriate


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to use non-linear digital facilities to edit screen content for fast turnaround. You will be able to work collaboratively and edit a range of vision and sound content within tight time constraints that, meets production requirements and takes account of technical and resource constraints.


 


Details of Learning Activities

In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to
demonstration and practical application
teacher directed activities/projects
group discussion and questionaire
class exercises to review discussions
workshopping of students’ own projects
analysis/critque of students’ work

Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to:
independent project based work
online and other research
independent study


Teaching Schedule

Week

Learning Activity

Assessment

Week 1

Visual storytelling. Using editing techniques to build tension, cut on action, maintain continuity, cut dialogue, montage and cross cutting.

Ungraded Assessment I

A) Knowledge Evidence questions, fill in during class and hand in at the end of class

 

Week 2

Editing Drama productions I. Laying down rough cut, understanding narrative structure and emotional intent.

 

Week 3

Editing Drama productions II. Using fine tuning tools, adjusting sound and colour grading.

 

Week 4

Edit a Drama scene delivered to you at the beginning of class and submit within two hours.

 

Ungraded Assessment II

B) In class fast turnaround edit of a drama scene

 

Week 5

Pre-Production and Production for 5 – 7 minute Drama

 

 

Week 6

Pre-Production, Production and post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

 

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 7

Pre-Production, Production and post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

 

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 8

Pre-Production, Production and post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

 

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 9

Pre-Production, Production and post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

 

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 10

Pre-Production, Production and post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

 

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 11

Pre-Production, Production and post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

 

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 12

Post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 13

Post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 14

Post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 15

Post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates.

 

Week 16

Post production period for 5 – 7 minute Drama

Check Post Production schedule for assessment due dates. 

 

Graded Assessment Tasks 3, 4 and 5 are Due 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

See lynda.com for a variety of detailed & related tutorials.


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 tasks.


Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment Tasks

 

Ungraded Assessment Task –

 

  1. A) Knowledge Evidence questions

 

  1. B) In class fast turnaround edit of a drama scene

  

To film and edit a Drama Production, students must have followed procedures for completing workplace documentation in Undertake Project Work BUSM8794C.

 

Graded Assessment Tasks –

 

  1. Editing progress meeting. Due two weeks after you have shot your production

Students must have evidence of the ability to –

  • review and prepare materials to be edited
  • select and note in and out points of sequences to be used in edits
  • work collaboratively to produce edited sequences with Post Production Supervisor
  1. Submit a complete version of the 5 – 7 minute drama production.

Produce final edits that bring vision and sound content together in line with production requirements and deadlines - Due one month from Production equipment return date.

 

The following two versions and email are due in Week 16 –

  1. The complete Screenings Version of the production with all copyrights obtained. This version can have any of the following –
  • Colour grading
  • Colour correction
  • Final sound mastering
  • Music score
  • Stylized title sequence
  1. The complete Vimeo or Youtube final version of the production.

 

  1. Blind copy your editing teacher into a PROFESSIONAL thank you email to all cast and crew for being involved in the production with a link to the online final version of your production and an invitation to the screening.

 

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:

CHD      Competent with High Distinction
CDI        Competent with Distinction
CC         Competent with Credit
CAG      Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC      Not Yet Competent
DNS      Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

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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

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

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.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

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

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

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

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.

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

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

 

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