Course Title: Develop storylines and treatments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: COMM5909C
Course Title: Develop storylines and treatments
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
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Kieran Doolan
ph: 9925 4110
e: kieran.doolan@rmit.edu.au
Nicole McKinnon
ph: 9925 4375
e: nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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 Concept 3. This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop storylines and treatments for media products in the creative industries.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFWRT501A Develop storylines and treatments |
Element: |
1 Plan and prepare to write production material |
Performance Criteria: |
1.Define appropriate script-writing construction, style and formats for given type of production and clients |
Element: |
2 Develop storylines or treatments. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.Identify components of script development required by concept proposals |
Element: |
3 Finalise storylines or treatments. |
Performance Criteria: |
9.Present materials for discussion to production team responsible for story conferences or pitching to clients |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to develop storylines and treatments for media products in the creative industries.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
* lectures
* peer teaching and class presentations
* group discussion
* teacher feedback
* 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
* work shopping
* independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Assessments |
1 | Course introduction and Design Project 3 concept presentations. |
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2 | Project synopsis and treatment writing exercises | |
3 | Elements of User Experience - Strategy & Scope Subject, Action, Character - Three act structure - Heroes’ journey |
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4 | User profiles/User scenario - Character bios & backstory | |
5 | Studio class - A01 pre-production workshop and project feedback | |
6 | Studio class - A01 pre-production workshop and project feedback | A01 - Design Project 3 Concept Workbook |
7 | A01 project feedback. Intro to A02 - Design Project 4 Concept Workbook | |
8 | Design Project 4 concept presentations –Three concept proposals | |
9 | Individual consultations and feedback. Begin first drafts Design Project 4 synopsis and treatment. |
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10 | Studio class - A02 pre-production workshop and project feedback. Define Strategy and Scope. Develop Subject, Action, Character. Define Three act structure and The Heroes’ Journey. |
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11 | Studio class - A02 pre-production workshop and project feedback. Write User profiles/User scenario - Character bios and backstory. |
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12 | Studio class - A02 pre-production workshop and project feedback. Start developing first draft of relevant pre-production material. |
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13 | Studio class - A02 pre-production workshop and project feedback. Re-draft relevant pre-production material. |
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14 | Studio class - A02 pre-production workshop and project feedback. Develop final draft of relevant pre-production material. |
A02 - Design Project 4 Concept Workbook |
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
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Field, 1994, Screenplay: the foundations of screenwriting, Dell Publishing |
Other Resources
None
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
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard. Your projects may be either stand alone interactive, games, web based or mobile (INT) or linear, screen based 2D, 3D or motion designed animations (ANM). You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for A01 and A02 (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).
A01 - Design Project 3 Concept Workbook - Due week 6
As part of the pre-production phase for your Design Project 3 you will complete a Concept Workbook which will consist of these milestones:
- Wk 1 - Present 3 project concepts in class for Design Project 3
- Wk 2 - Prepare synopsis and project treatment in class
- Wk 3 - Define Strategy and Scope (INT)
Define Subject, Action, Character and Three Act structure (ANM) - Wk 4 - Define User Profiles and Scenarios (INT)
Define Character Bios and backstories (ANM) - Wk 5 - First draft pre-production documents. Script (ANM)
or Flowcharts/Wireframes (INT) - Wk 6 - Final draft pre-production documents. Script (ANM)
or Flowcharts/Wireframes (INT)
A02 - Design Project 4 Concept Workbook - Due week 14
As part of the pre-production phase for your Design Project 4 you will complete a Concept Workbook which will consist of these milestones:
- Wk 8 - Present 3 project concepts in class for Design Project 4
- Wk 9 - Prepare synopsis and project treatment in class
- Wk 10 - Define Strategy and Scope (INT)
Define Subject, Action, Character and Three Act structure (ANM) - Wk 11 - Define User Profiles and Scenarios (INT)
Define Character Bios and backstories (ANM) - Wk 12 - First draft pre-production documents. Script (ANM)
or Flowcharts/Wireframes (INT) - Wk 14 - Final draft pre-production documents. Script (ANM)
or Flowcharts/Wireframes (INT)
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 demonstrates 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: http://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.
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.
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 wil 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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