Course Title: Plan and manage film and media pre-production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: BUSM6218C
Course Title: Plan and manage film and media pre-production
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced 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
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
Teachers:
Mr Janis Lesinskis
Phone: 9925 4982
Email: janis.lesinskis@rmit.edu.au
Ms Roz Williams
Phone: 9925 4974
Email: roz.williams@rmit.edu.au
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Teacher: Nicole McKinnon
Phone: 99254375
Email: nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Peter Kennedy
Phone: 9925 8079
Email: p.kennedy@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Arthur Michalopoulos
Phone: 9925 4111
Email: arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Darren Ballingall
Email: darren.ballingall@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
This course covers all aspects of production management at the pre-production stage of a production.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen & 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.
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
This unit of competency, Plan and manage film and media pre-production CUFPPM601A is delivered in the class Design Studio 3, together with Realise productions CUETEM08B and Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT501A. This unit introduces concepts and practices of pre-production and project management, which include storyboarding, animatics, schedules, treatments and technical, safety and budgetary requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFPPM601A Plan and manage film and media pre-production |
Element: |
1 Confirm scope of productions. |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2 Finalise budgets. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish cost and availability of required resourcesfrom reliable suppliers and information sources, taking into account relevant considerations . |
Element: |
3 Manage pre-production |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Oversee establishment of a production office, ensuring that it is fully operational for the start of pre-production activities. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to confirm the scope of a production, finalise budgets and manage pre-production.
Details of Learning Activities
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
You will participate in a range of:
In class activities
• lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• workshopping
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities
• research
• independent study and project work
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• demonstration and practical application
• lab work
• screenings
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,
• online research
• workshopping
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
| Week | Class content | Elements | |
| Week 1 | Introduction. Review crew hierarchies, how each department works, requirements during pre-prod and prod. |
1.1 2.3 3.2 |
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| Week 2 | Case study: screening and discussion | 1.3 |
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| Week 3 | Case study analysis presentations. | ASSESSMENT 1 | 1.3 2.4 3.5,3.7 |
| Week 4 | Setting up a financial organisation. Establishing a production office. |
3.1,3.4 | |
| Week 5 | Timing scripts. Breaking down the script |
1.1,1.2,1.4,1.5 | |
| Week 6 | Cross-plotting and scheduling | ASSESSMENT 2 | 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 |
| Week 7 | Preliminary budget | 1.5 2.1 |
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| Week 8 | Preliminary budget | ASSESSMENT 3 | 1.5 2.1 |
| Week 9 | Identify budgetary problems with script. Discussions with HODs on how to eliminate them |
1.3 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 |
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| Week 10 | Revised schedule and budget | ASSESSMENT 4 | 2.6,2.7 |
| Week 11 | 2nd AD and Continuity Daily Reports | 2.5,2.6,2.7 | |
| Week 12 | Reporting to investors: Daily cost reports and weekly cost reports. Keeping tabs on daily costs and projecting future costs. |
2.5,2.6,2.7 | |
| Week 13 | Hiring crew and cast. | 2.3 3.2 |
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| Week 14 | Location surveys and Safety Reports (aka Safety Analysis Reports or OH & S). | 3.5,3.7, 3.8 | |
| Week 15 | Prepare pre-production paperwork | 3.8,3.9 | |
| Week 16 | Preparation for 2nd semester shoots | ASSIGNMENT 5 | 2.7 3.5, 3.8,3.9 |
| Week 17 | Assessment and review |
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
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.
| Week Starting | Class Content | Assignment deadlines & Homework | Elements |
| Week 1 7/02/11 |
- Commencing the minor project Present three rough ideas for minor project. (You will be working on these concepts in Originate and Develop Concepts and Develop Storylines and Treatments, in which the final choice of concept will be made). You will make your final decision on the concept you wish to complete. - Analyse past student projects and review their strengths and weaknesses. |
Assignment 1: Present three rough ideas for minor project Present it as a PDF Submit to the drop box Homework: Assignment 2: A |
BUSM 6218C - 1, 2, 3 BUSM 6219C - 1, 2, 3 |
| Week 2 14/02/11 |
Finish off Assignment 2 in the first two hours of the class. In the last hour present and discuss your concept. Introduction to animatics and Prototypes (simple button and animation file created in flash) Students need to be aware that final animatic / prototype is due in week 4 using the post-it note storyboard. Introduction to Assignment 3 |
Present Assignment 2: Homework: Assignment 3 |
BUSM 6218C - 1, 3 BUSM 6219C - 1, 2, 3 |
| Week 3 21/02/11 |
Assignment 3: Create visual designs for the following: character, element designs, and backgrounds, write a brief technical requirements descriptions. Introduce assignment 04: Finished animatic with rough sound. And a Production schedule, safety report and budget |
Assignment 03: Homework: Assignment 4: Pre-production material Must be completed for the commencement of Week 4 class. |
BUSM 6218C - 1, 3 BUSM 6219C - 1, 2, 3 |
| Week 4 28/02/11 |
Presentations of Assignment 4. | Assignment 4: Due this week. Homework: Assignment 5: Submit as PDF to the drop box |
BUSM 6218C - 1, 2, 3 BUSM 6219C - 1, 2, 3 |
| Week 5 7/03/11 |
Present: Assignment 5 Commence production. |
Assignment 5: Due this week. | BUSM 6218C - 1, 3 BUSM 6219C - 1, 2, 3 |
| Week 6 14/03/11 |
Work on project – receive feedback from teacher and students | BUSM 6218C - 1, 3 BUSM 6219C - 1, 2, 3 |
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| Week 7 21/03/11 |
Work on project – receive feedback from teacher and students. | BUSM 6218C - 1, 3 BUSM 6219C - 1, 2, 3 |
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| Week 8 28/03/11 |
Presentations of Assignment 6 Linear projects: Progress presentation of animatic with replaced finished production sections, Pal, including timecode. Delivery: Authored DVD Interactive projects: Progress presentation of prototype with replaced finished production elements and implemented action script. Delivery: Burnt DVD |
Assignment 6 due to be presented | BUSM 6218C - 1, 3 |
| Week 9 4/04/11 |
Work on project – receive feedback from teacher and students | ||
| Week 10 11/04/11 |
Work on project – receive feedback from teacher and students | ||
| Week 11 18/04/11 and 25/04/11 |
Mid Semester Break: 21/04/11 – 27/04/11 |
Assignment 7: Completed Minor Research Project on Friday by 12 noon. |
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| Week 12 2/05/11 |
Presentation of Assignment 8: Presentation and feedback session. |
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| Week 13 9/05/11 |
Commence on Major Research project pre-production Present your major project script and commence working on rough thumbnail storyboard Introduce Major Research project and Assignment 8: Final animatic, production schedule and examples of visual style and report on technical requirements and budgets. |
Homework: Finalise rough thumbnails and commence final storyboard | BUSM 6218C - 1, 2, 3 |
| Week 14 16/05/11 |
Work on Major Research Project pre-production Present latest draft of storyboard to teachers |
BUSM 6218C - 1, 2, 3 | |
| Week 15 Commencing: 23/05/11 |
Work on Major Research Project pre-production | BUSM 6218C - 1, 2, 3 | |
| Week 16 30/05/11 |
Submit Assignment 8: | BUSM 6218C - 1, 2, 3 | |
| Week 17 | Assessment and review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
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C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA • Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) http://www.alliance.org.au |
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Film Resources: |
Other Resources
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
You require access to the internet
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Access to computers cameras and audio recording equipment.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in a range of class workshops and on-location projects that will help equip you with the skills to successfully manage a film production, using industry procedures.
Assessment Tasks
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
1. Case study: 10%
Hearts of Darkness is a documentary depicting the notoriously out of control feature film Apocalypse Now, which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola (1979).
Summarise the difficulties and their causes as shown in this documentary and present your findings to class.
Due: Week 3
2. Timing and breakdown sheets of short script: 10%
Due: Week 6
3. A – Z budgets: 5%
Where can they be found?
How many variations on the A – Z budget are currently available?
Name them. Submit findings for assessment
Due: Week 8
4. Notes from meeting with HODs on resolving budgetary problems with script, preliminary A – Z budget and schedule: 35%
This should include:
• Minutes of meeting/s with heads of departments on resolving budgetary issues with the script
• Script amendments
• Preliminary A – Z budget
• Preliminary schedule
Due: Week 10
5. Pre-production paperwork folio of short script (either your own for production in 2nd semester or from the one provided in class): 40%
This should include the following:
• Final script
• Final shooting schedule
• Final budget
• Breakdown of locations
• Breakdown of cast
• List of crew positions required
• Safety (OH & S) report
• Call Sheets
Due: Week 16
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to curriculum-based courses:
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Ungraded assessment tasks must be completed in order to pass this unit. If ungraded assessment tasks are not completed they cannot be assessed and you will not be eligible to pass this unit of competency
Check Blackboard for full versions of all the assignment briefs.
Assessment summary
Assignment 1 Present three rough ideas for your minor project
Discuss the visual style you would undertake in the making of these three project ideas. This will include
- written descriptions,
- rough sketches, of visual styles and character designs (where appropriate).
- specify the technique each of your three concepts will undertake
For interactives a description of the kind of interactivity you would like to achieve in the three concepts.
Present it as a PDF and submit to the drop box
Due: Week 1
(ungraded)
Assignment 2: Very rough storyboards
Linear projects Very rough storyboard on post it notes (minimum of 20 to maximum of 40 frames)
Interactive projects create a user case scenario – a storyboard for the interaction of the user on post-it notes which show rough sketches of screen layouts.
Assessment will be through presenting storyboards to the teacher.
Due: Week 2
(ungraded)
Assignment 3: Present character and or element designs, backgrounds,
Also write a brief technical requirements report.
For interactives include User Interface designs (menus, interactive elements, widgets etc)
Present it as a PDF and ubmit to the drop box
Due: week 3
(ungraded)
Assignment 4: Pre-production material
Linear projects:
- Final animatic with rough sound design
- Production schedule
- Rough production budget
Delivery: A QuickTime and PDF for written material.
Interactive projects:
- Final prototypes with rough sound and graphics.
- Documented research/tests for programming features
- production schedule, and safety report
- rough production budget
Delivery: A Flash file and PDF for written material.
Put into a folder, name everything then zip it.
All projects:
Naming convention for the folder and the zip file (you need to name all your files. Unnamed files will mean automatic fail.
Naming convention: rp_a04_lastname_firstname
Due: week 4
(Graded value: 20%)
Assignment 5: Finalise your visual elements, character designs, backgrounds, and other visual elements.
All projects.
Submit as PDF to the drop box
Due: Week 5
(ungraded)
Assignment 6
Linear projects: Progress presentation of animatic with replaced finished production sections, Pal, including timecode.
Delivery: Authored DVD
Interactive projects: Progress presentation of prototype with replaced finished production elements and implemented action script.
Delivery: Burnt DVD
Panel presentation
Due: Week 8
(ungraded)
Assignment 7: Minor Project
Students will choose one of the following themes and create a linear or interactive project.
Themes:
1. Taking a journey
2. Stranger in a strange place
3. The box
4. Lost and found
Description:
Linear projects
The piece will be based on one of the themes and will be 45 seconds duration including opening titles and end credits. The piece may have a narrative or be an abstract piece. It will include one or more techniques in 2d animation, 3d animation, and motion graphics. A combination of these techniques is encouraged and welcomed. The production will also include original music and sound design.
Interactive
The size of the interactive project will depend on the kind of project it is (for example: game, interactive story, toy) and the scale of it will be determined by you and the interactive teacher.
Delivery:
Linear projects must be burnt onto an authored DVD.
Interactive projects must be burnt onto a CD or DVD
All disks must be clearly labelled with the student’
Assignment 8: Major Research project Pre-production requirements
Linear projects
The piece will be based a theme or concept of your own choice and will be a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 2 minutes duration including opening titles and end credits. The piece may have a narrative or be an abstract piece. It will include one or more techniques in 2d animation, 3d animation, and motion graphics. A combination of these techniques is encouraged and welcomed. The production will also include original music and sound design.
Interactive
The size of the interactive project will depend on the kind of project it is (for example: game, interactive story, toy) and the scale of the project will be determined by you and the interactive teacher.
(the completed Major Research Project is Due semester 2 week 14).
Student will prepare the pre-production requirements for their Major Research Project.
Linear projects:
Final animatic,
production schedule and examples of visual style and
report on technical requirements, safety issues and budgets.
Interactive projects:
Final prototypes with rough sound and graphics.
Documented research/tests for programming features
Production, schedule rough production budget
Due: Week 16
(Graded value: 40%)
Not sure why your grading is only 60% for the competency – you aren’t assessing any other competency with this are you? And if it finishes in Semester 1, all the assessment should be in semester 1.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to curriculum-based courses:
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
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.
Late Submissions
Please refer to the course blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions and plagiarism
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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;
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