Course Title: Apply techniques to produce video art
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: VART5948C
Course Title: Apply techniques to produce video art
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4224 - Certificate IV in Photoimaging
Course Contact : Josiane Mueller
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4585
Course Contact Email:josiane.mueller@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Ms Naomi Herzog
Phone: 9925 4170
Email: naomi.herzog@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None required
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce video art through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, materials and equipment. The range of techniques is quite varied and broad and this course covers general knowledge and the application of these basic techniques.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVVSP18B Apply techniques to produce video art |
Element: |
1. Prepare and maintain physical resources for video art. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Correctly identify and select equipment and materials required for the production of video art. |
Element: |
2. Use and test video techniques. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess the capabilities of techniques , equipment and materials for different types of video art. |
Element: |
3. Produce the video art. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Organise the resources required for the production of the proposed video art based on the plan of work. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to produce video art, which demonstrates a command of selected techniques, knowledge of materials and equipment and depicts a conceptual vision in the finished works.
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be taught as a series of weekly face to face classes.
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• research of video production approaches and techniques
• independent & group project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• research
• work shopping
• independent & group 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 of speakers and resources.
WeekBeginning | Class content | Elements | |
SEMESTER 1 | |||
Week 1 7/2/2011 |
Intro & Project briefing - Development Workshop | 2 |
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Week 2 14/2/2011 |
Intro to camera - studio shoot (intro to camera, lighting) - group pre prod | 1, 2 |
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Week 3 21/2/2011 |
FCP Basics – The interface & file formats Log & capture (basic capture and output as QT format) |
1,2 |
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Week 4 28/2/2011 |
FCP Basics - Grading and adjustments Production week - Students Shoots |
Draft presentation | 1, 2, 3 |
Week 5 7/3/2011 |
Production week - Students Shoots | 1, 3 |
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Week 6 14/3/2011 |
Story board briefing, previous work & research development | Submit group project - 30 sec genre video | 1, 3 |
Week 7 21/3/2011 |
FCP Basics – Basic editing overview - rough cut | 2 | |
Week 8 28/3/2011 |
FCP Basics – Editing – trimming & refining the rough cut | Draft story board | 2 |
Week 9 4/4/2011 |
FCP Basics – Aspect ratio/ formats/ compression | Present final storyboards | 2 |
Week 10 11/4/2011 |
Audio Tute – Intro to Audio capture Production week - Students Shoots |
1, 2 |
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Week 11 18/4/2011 |
Audio Tute – Intro to Basic Audio editing – Production week - Students Shoots |
Draft presentation - doco | 2, 3 |
21/4/2011 – 27/4/2011 |
MID SEM BREAK | 2, 3 |
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Week 13 9/5/2011 |
Production week - Students Shoots Post Production week – Group work |
Draft presentation - doco | 1, 3 |
Week 14 16/5/2011 |
Post Production week – Group work | 1, 3 |
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Week 15 23/5/2011 |
Post Production week – Group work | 1, 3 |
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Week 16 30/6/2011 |
Student presentations | Final 3 min doco | 3 |
Week 17 6/6/2011 |
Assessment Week | ||
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Ascher, Steven & Pincus, Edward, 2007 - The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age, Plume |
References
You will be supplied with a range of references during the semester and are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Personal data storage device (min 2),
- Personal computer with Photoshop CS5,
- Access to Video/Audio capture and lighting equipment as required.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through class exercises, participation in class discussions, presentations and individual and group projects.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment items include:
Formative Assessment
1. Development workshop – group exercise
2. 30 sec genre video – group exercise
3. basic editing exercise 1
4. basic editing exercise 2
Summative Assessment
1. Produce a 6 – 8 image storyboard sequence
2. Production of a 3 min documentary. This also requires the submission of documentary production documents.
Detailed assessment briefs will be on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
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
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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