Course Title: Shoot a wide range of television content

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: VART5931C

Course Title: Shoot a wide range of television content

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254815

Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Peter Kennedy
Phone: 9925 58079
Email: P.kennedy@rmit.edu.au

 


 


 

Nominal Hours: 70

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 unit of competency is delivered in the class Film 1.

The unit Shoot a wide range of television content CUFCAM401A looks at the skills and knowledge needed to film content for television and video. You will work individually and collaboratively while developing skills in video pre production, production ,and post production techniques.
The course concentrates on video preproduction techniques that generate ideas and create creative solution. You will also learn hand held camera skills, storyboarding and the fundamentals of, lighting, continuity, and camera framing.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content

Element:

1 Prepare for shoots

Performance Criteria:

1.2 Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility.
1.3 Survey locations prior to shoots as required.
1.4 Plan, prepare and pack required equipment and accessories for shoots, including special
requirements, such as lenses and filters.
1.5 Ensure equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed.
1.6 Select capture media that is appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements.
1.7 Anticipate OHS requirements as they apply to the preparation and implementation of shoots.
1.8 Complete required documentation
 

Element:

2 Set up shoots.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements.
2.2 Generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions.
2.3 Appraise ideas for potential impact on cost, schedules, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements.
2.4 Set up and implement lighting plans, and install required cables
2.5 Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements by utilizing appropriate light meters.
2.6 Position microphones and conduct audio checks.
2.7 Liaise and collaborate with other production personnel and talent to maximize creative outcomes.
2.8 Rehearse shots as required.
 

Element:

3 Shoot content.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Check camera movements to implement planned and rehearsed shots where applicable.
3.2 Ensure captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements.
3.3 Employ photographic and composition techniques to achieve aesthetic requirements and to capture well-composed and well-focused shots.
3.4 Collaborate with other production personnel where applicable and respond to directions as required.
3.5 Coordinate inputs from other crewmembers as required achieving the desired images.
3.6 Ensure safe work practices are applied at all times.
3.7 Record audio using appropriate microphones or coordinate sound operations as required.
 

Element:

4 Wrap up shoots.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Pack and store equipment using safe lifting practices.
4.2 Ensure recorded content is identified, labeled and available for post-production.
4.3 Ensure locations are left in original state.
4.4 Brief editors and producers on post-production issues as required.
4.5 Complete necessary documentation.
4.6 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement.
 

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this competency, you will be able to set up, light and shoot material for a range of screen productions.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will consist of

* Gallery Visit
• Demonstrations
• Out of class activates
• Practical exercises
• Productions
• Discussions
• Screenings

 


Teaching Schedule

 


Week 1


Course Guide /Introduction to  DV Cameras
Visit to ACMI

Element: 2


Week 2


DSLR Camera Operation, shot sizes & (OH&S)
Practical location Class Exercise pan, tilt, zoom


 

Element: 1,2

Week 3


Lighting Sources ,3 point lighting Shot lists
Formative Task 01 Practical location exercise Focus & Framing & Composition


Element: 1,2,3


Week 4


Final Cut Pro Interface , three point editing
Formative Task 02 Practical location exercise Composition, Movement  & Audio

 

Element: 1,2,3


Week 5

FCP Splitting clips, transitions, markers, effects, titles

Formative Task 03 Editing with FCP

Hand out Summative Assessment  Task 01 ,  1 minutes short film 

Element: 2

 

Week 6

Three Act Story Structure


Formative Task 04 Film Script & Storyboard


Element:  2,3

 

Week 7

 

Time Remapping FCP

Framing & Perspective

Formative Task 05 Web Search

Element: 1, 2,3


Week 8

Camera Blocking & staging continuity

Formative Task 06 Storyboard & shot lost  for Summative Assesment task 01

Element:1, 2,3


Week 9


Studio class
Present work for short film for feedback

Element: 2,3

 

Week 10

Present work for short film for feedback

Element: 2,3


Week 11


Work on and submit Summative Assessment Task 01, 1 Minute Short Film

Hand out Summative Assessment Task 02


Element: 2,3,4


Week 12


Formative Task 07  Production Scedule , Storyboard , shot lost & safety report for Summative Assesment task 02

Element: 1, 2


Week 13


Camera Framing  & blocking Mirrors , Hotspots & Shading
Work on Summative Assessment Task 02

Element: 2,3


Week 14


Studio class
Present work for feeback

Element:  2, 3


Week 15


Work on and  present work in progress for Summative Assessment task 02
Studio Class


Element: 2, 3


Week 16


Summative Assessment Task 02 Short Film / Film Ad Submission &
Review

 

Element: 2, 3, 4
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Video Production Handbook G Millerson Focal Press www.focalpress.com


References

Hollywood Camera work  High end Blocking & Staging DVD
http://www.hollywoodcamerawork.us/

RMIT Library web link Linda.com (courses) Final Cut Pro 7 Essential Training / Shooting with the Nicon D800 / Fundermentals of Video : Cameras & Shooting /


Other Resources


St Kilda Film Festival www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au
Melbourne Intenational Film Festival www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au
Tropfest short film Festival www.tropfest.com
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.


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 more substantial summative assessment tasks.

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive verbal  feedback on all assessment.

For further information on the grading system please refer to the course Blackboard site.

Location practical exercise
• Tested in class by practical exercises,
• Knowledge based assessment exercises
• web searches

 

Students Assessment Files are to have the correct file naming conventions and is to be presented As a .zip file
(summative)STV _ SUM _a01_smith _john.zip  (formative)  STV _ FOR_a01_smith _john.zip   to be placed on the Blackboard Server in the (STV) Dropbox
STV (module of study) at01 (Assessment Task 01) smith (last name) john (first name).Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive verbal feedback on Summative assessments.

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.

Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

Formative Assessment Tasks

1, Practical location exercise Focus & Framing & Composition (week 3)

2, Practical location exercise  Composition, Movement & Audio (week 4)

3, Editing Exercise  with FCP (week 5)

4, Film Script & Storyboard Exercise  (week 6)

5, Web Search Exercise (week 7)

6,  Storyboard & shot lost for Summative Assessment task 01 (week 8)

7, Production Scedule,  Storyboard, shot list, Safety Report  for Summative Assesment task 02, (week 12)

 


Summative Assessment Tasks

1, One  Minute Short film (Due week 11)

2, Short Film /Film Ad ( Due week 16)



Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but
which also use graded assessment:
 

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 demonstrated 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
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity.


Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.

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:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online


Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC).


Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committee

Student Material Requirements
Please bring to EVERY class:
Visual diary, FireWire cable , External Hard disk drive).
(FireWire cable , external hard disk drive, DVD- etc).
Please Note: It is the student’s responsibility to back up their work regularly.
Lost work is NOT an excuse for late assignments Backups

OH&S
Students must adhere to the RMIT University OH&S guidelines for this Assessment task
Students are to have a break for the computer on a hourly basis
Student are to have knowledge of the safety exits within the building
Students are to use the stair well and not the lift if a fire alarm sound.

Equipment Borrowing
(Cameras, tripods ect) RMIT Technical Services Bld 8 Level 7 room 92 Ph 99255419
ds_ad@rmit.edu.au (Mon– Fri 9am – 5pm)
Students are to borrow cameras from technical services for the required Assessment tasks and class
exercises. please note, cameras can only be booked for 24 hours from RMIT Technical services.


Firearms & Weapons
It is important to note that students are not allowed to shoot video with armory related objects for
exampl, guns, knives, spears, ectc for OH&S reasons students are not to perform dangerous stunts.
Refer to Victorian Police Film & Television Office. (film.tv@police.viv.gov.au)


OH&S
Students are to adhere to RMITS OH&S standards on the RMIT web site .

Social Media

Students are not to use Social Media Website during class time.

Please note:
The course guide is subject to change


Equipment Borrowing
(Cameras, tripods ect) RMIT Technical Services Bld 8 Level 7 room 92 Ph 9925 5419
ds_ad@rmit.edu.au (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm)
Students are to borrow cameras from technical services for the required Assessment tasks and class
exercises. (please note cameras can only be booked for 24 hours from RMIT Technical services. Students are to complete a RMIT Location Aggreement

Location Aggreement

Students are to complete a RMIT Location Aggrement form before filming at a location with a student project

Course Overview: Access Course Overview