Course Title: Produce video art
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6275C
Course Title: Produce video art
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4312 - Certificate IV in Photo Imaging
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
Teacher: Naomi Herzog
Phone: 9925 4170
Email: naomi.herzog@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will cover the production of video art works through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, materials and equipment. The range of techniques is quite varied and broad in nature. This course covers general knowledge and the application of these video production techniques.
Current Photoimaging industry practice relies increasingly on digital imaging in both still and moving images.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVDIG302A Produce video art |
Element: |
Element 2. Prepare, maintain and store video art resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select and organise video art tools, equipment and materials suited to the chosen work |
Element: |
Element 1. Plan video artwork through exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore video art ideas and techniques in consultation with key people |
Element: |
Element 3. Create finished video artwork |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Safely use and adapt video art techniques to create desired effects |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to work with a central idea and translate that idea into a video project that is captured on DSLR and recorded with external audio equipment. You will obtain the skills to produce HD video from concept through to preproduction, production and post production.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
lectures & tutorials
class exercises
class presentations
group discussion
online research
work shopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• research (online /library /public displays/galleries)
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class content | Assessment Due | Elements |
| 1 | Intro, Course & Project briefing - Development Workshop TUTE - FCP Basics – The interface |
Assignment Briefing | 1, 2, |
| 2 | TUTE - Intro to camera - studio shoot (intro to camera, lighting) - group pre prod | 1, 3 | |
| 3 | TUTE - FCP Basics –mini DV and DSLR HD file formats, Aspect ratio/ formats/ compression, Log & capture (basic capture & output as QT) - Grading and adjustments Production week - Students Shoots |
1, 3 | |
| 4 | TUTE FCP Basics – Titles Production & Post Production week - Students Shoots & post production |
1, 2, 3 | |
| 5 | Post Production week - Project work |
Formative Item 1 class exercise due | 1, 2, 3 |
| 6 | Project 1 - Screenings | Formative Item 2 due | 3 |
| 7 | TUTE FCP Basics – Basic editing overview - rough cut Present Draft Assignment 2 |
Formative Item 1 class exercise due | 1, 2, 3 |
| 8 | TUTE - FCP Basics – Editing – trimming & refining the rough cut Assignment 2 Submission & Screening |
Formative Item 3 due | 2, 3 |
| 9 | TUTE - FCP Basics – Audio Tute – Intro to Audio capture Pre Production week - |
Formative Item 1 class exercise due | 2, 3 |
| 10 | Production week - Students Shoots | 2, 3 | |
| 11 | Production week - Students Shoots | 2, 3 | |
| 12 | Production/Post Production week - Students Shoots week & Group work |
2, 3 | |
| 13 | Post Production week – Project work | 2, 3 | |
| 14 | Post Production week – Project work | 2, 3 | |
| 15 | Post Production week – Project work | Formative Item 4 due | 2, 3 |
| 16 | Student Submissions & presentations - Final 3-5 min doco Submission |
Summative Item 1 due | |
| 17 | Assessment Week - Non Attendance week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Ascher, Steven & Pincus, Edward, 2007 - The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age, Plume |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information and to make use of RMIT’s library database facilities. |
Other Resources
Personal data storage device (min 2), personal computer with Photoshop CS5, access to Video/Audio capture and lighting equipment as required. Access to RMIT labs with video editing computers.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises and practical 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 essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Assessment items include:
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
-
3 Inclass exercises
Using the materials provided, complete the in class exercises demonstrated in the tutorials and create 3 short clips.
Due - weeks 4, 7 & 9 -
30 sec genre video – group project
Working within a small group of 3, you will produce a 30 sec video based on a specific style that has no edits or cuts. This will incorporate a group development journal, DSLR camera shoot, basic transfer & QuickTime output exercise.
Due – week 6 -
6 – 10 image storyboard sequence -- individual project
Produce a story board sequence of 6 -10 still images shot to depict a brief narrative.
Due – week 8 -
Production documents
Documentary documentation
The production documents demonstrate your planning, communication and organisational skills to that have gone into producing a video project.
Due - week 15
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
- 3 - 5 min documentary
Working within a small group of approx 3, you will produce a 3-5 min documentary video project based on a specific concept that will then be explored creatively through the video itself.
Due – week 16
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
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
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 go to Academic Integrity
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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