Course Title: Establish and manage production requirements and resources
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: BUSM6224C
Course Title: Establish and manage production requirements and resources
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5216 - 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
Roz Williams (groups 1A & 1B)
Phone: 9925 4974
Email: roz.williams@rmit.edu.au
Dennis K. Smith (group 1C)
Email: dennis.smith@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 45
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 skills and knowledge required to monitor and coordinate one or more of the technical production aspects of film and television production.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C5216 Diploma of Screen and Media. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources |
Element: |
1. Establish production requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Evaluate initial production concepts and technical requirements in relation to feasibility, safety and any environmental impact |
Element: |
2. Complete plans for realisation of production requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Identify and agree on options for realisation and execution in consultation with the appropriate personnel |
Element: |
3. Source and cost resources |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Source and cost resource requirements as required in accordance with organisation policy and procedures |
Element: |
4. Manage construction or installation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Organise and oversee work to ensure that construction or installation is completed within constraints of timeframes, budget and available technology |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to establish production requirements, complete plans for realisation of production requirements, source and cost resources and manage the production.
Details of Learning Activities
You will participate in a range of class workshops and on-location projects that will help equip you with the skills to successfully manage a film production to industry standard.
Activities will include:
In-class activities
lectures
guest lecturers
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
workshopping
independent project based work
teacher directed group activities/projects
class exercises to review discussion/lectures
workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities:
research
project work
independent study
Teaching Schedule
WEEK | CLASS CONTENT | ASSIGNMENTS |
WEEK 1 | Defining production management. |
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WEEK 2 | Proposal, preparation & schedules for interview Permits, applications, procedures and documents for interview |
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WEEK 3 | Documentary call sheets, documentary pre-production. Location scout and report interview evaluation |
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WEEK 4 | Drama production management case study - screening & analysis of what not to do | |
WEEK 5 |
Crew roles: Production Manager 1st Assistant Director in drama production |
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WEEK 6 | Drama production crew roles Drama production breakdowns & documents Actors & releases |
ASSESSMENT 1: |
WEEK 7 | Work integrated learning session - industry panel feedback (date tbc) |
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WEEK 8 |
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ASSESSMENT 2 (IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT): Timings and Breakdown sheets in-class.
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WEEK 9 | Schedule, budgeting: resources and estimates Introduction to Drama Call sheets |
ASSESSMENT 2 (IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT) continued: ____________________________________ ASSESSMENT 3: Final interview preproduction paperwork (graded assessment) |
WEEK 10 |
Production - shoot interviews | Shoot interviews |
WEEK 11 |
Production - Shoot interviews |
Shoot interviews |
WEEK 12 |
Production - Shoot interviews |
Shoot interviews |
WEEK 13 |
Production - Shoot interviews |
Shoot interviews |
WEEK 14 | Drama production call sheets: resources and estimates |
ASSESSMENT 4 (IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENT): Drama call sheets (graded assessment) |
WEEK 15 |
Review
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While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT for ongoing updated information. You will also be provided with the Screen Production Guide 2014/15. |
References
Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) http://www.alliance.org.au |
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Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) http://spaa.org.au |
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Film Scheduling, by Singleton, Ralph S., pub. Lone Eagle, 1997 |
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Film Resources |
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You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information |
Other Resources
You will need access to the internet.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, class workshops and practical group projects that will help equip you with the skills to successfully manage a film production, using industry procedures
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
Assessment for this course is relevant to CUFAIR401A Conduct interviewas. Full assignment briefs will be on the Blackboard site.
ASSESSMENT TASKS (ungraded)
ASSESSMENT 1 (ungraded):
1. Interview preproduction paperwork (Integrated assessment with above Screen & Media course):
Should include the following:
-Short synopsis (100 words) of interview topic
- Interviewee release form/permit
- Location scout & evaluation
- Location permit/s - all filming to take place within 10KMS maximum of RMIT City Campus
- Budget
- Preliminary documentary call sheets
Due date: Week 6
ASSESSMENT 2 (ungraded):
2. Preliminary drama pre-production documents
In-class assignment done over weeks 8 & 9 - creating breakdown sheets, then shooting schedule from breakdown sheets, and budget from the schedule
Due date: Week 9
ASSESSMENT 3 (graded)
3. Finalised interview preproduction paperwork:
Final call sheets
Outstanding signed location permits
Outstanding signed participant release forms
Due date: From Week 9
ASSESSMENT 4 (graded)
4. Drama call sheets
In-class assignment: Drama call sheets from shooting schedule completed in formative assessment 2.
Due date: Week 14
All assessments must be completed in order to prove competency and/or receive a grade.
Your assignment will be assessed using the following grades
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competancy Achieved- Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.
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: www.rmit.edu.au/students
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. Non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in a course. Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. Where visa conditions apply, attendance is compulsory.
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.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (web link)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, 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 Progress (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission (web link)
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 will need to apply for special consideration.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
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.
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