Course Title: Translate multimedia source material
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: LANG5777C
Course Title: Translate multimedia source material
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6109 - Advanced Diploma of Translating
Course Contact : Miranda Lai
Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 3523
Course Contact Email:miranda.lai@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Bum Lee bum.lee@rmit.edu.au phone 99250326
Brad Paez brad.paez@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers skills and knowledge required to translate into another language audio and audiovisual source language tapes and scripts so that they may be narrated or re-voice in a target language, or be used as subtitles or captioning to a video source text.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS604A Translate multimedia source material |
Element: |
1- Prepare to translate. 2- Draft Translation. 3- Adapt draft translation to requirements. 4- Check draft translation. 5- Finalise translation. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Confirm assignment requirements and prepare suitable tools and equipment. 2.1. Research and apply established translation precedents, making critical use of reference material, and identify need for additional resources and information. 3.1 Review translation with reference to time code and vision, and match to timing. 4.1. Check accuracy and coherence of draft translation, and identify and correct errors manually and using computer-based tools. 5.1 Use technology to format translation according to agreed specifications and end use requirements.
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will firstly practice producing a 60 to 90 second long segement of an English language video into LOTE, creating a series of subtitles in 2 frames.
Then a video for the main project will be supplied to individual students who will be allocated a particular segement of the video to work on in the project.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching schedule will be delivered by the teacher at the begining of the semester.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
BBC Online Subtitling Editorial Guidelines , BBC (to be handed out in class) |
Other Resources
Students must have their own USBs to work in files, and ensure a back up copy of their work on their own hard drive.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing during the semester, and you will receive feedback on your progress. You will undertake a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key elements and performance criteria.
The assessment tasks/activities may include, but are not limited to:
- peer reviewed practical tasks
- real or simulated translation tasks involving multimedia material.
- individual/group projects
- action learning tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Production of a LOTE text in a complex setting by students. This assessment task will be graded.
Assessment 2: Translation project involving translation of a video of interview/film/movie segment. To be transcribed, translated and subtitled using translation technology, have peer-reviewed, finalise and submit. Due: Week 8.
Assessment Task 3: Timed translation of a passage in class/lab. Due Week: 11.
Assessment Task 4: Timed translation of 2 passages (in NAATI accreditation test format). Due Week 14-16.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Grading Schedule:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved and Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
Special Consideration:
Students may apply for Special Consideration on a range of health or compassionate grounds where they experience unexpected or extenuating circumstances. Information on ‘How to apply for Special Consideration’ can be found at http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=b1wqvnwk8aui
Special Consideration Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Special Consideration Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm
Extension of time for submission of assessable work:
Circumstances may arise which prevent students from completing an assessment task on time. In certain circumstances a student may be entitled to apply for an extension to the due date.
Extensions of 7 calendar days or less:
Students seeking an extension of 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the School.
Extensions of greater than 7 working days:
Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy , preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Extension of time for submission of assessable work procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Plagiarism:
Students are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism in oral, written or visual presentations is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is one’s own. Plagiarism is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from your course. Students are responsible for ensuring that their work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for students to allow their work to be plagiarized by another student. Students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright material.
RMIT Plagiarism Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1
Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=tk82eodesmot1
Student complaints Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf
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