Course Title: Shoot material for screen productions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART6206C
Course Title: Shoot material for screen productions
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4295 - Certificate IV in 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
Rowan Humphrey
(03) 99254842
rowan.humphrey@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to shoot screen material using a single-camera.
Camera operators apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Their prime responsibility is to capture screen images using a range of video equipment.
Operators in this context generally work under direction but perform all camera, sound and lighting functions. Occasionally they will be assisted by a camera assistant or sound recordist. On occasion, they may be required to assist other camera operators with the movement and handling of cameras and cables.
Mainstream activities include shooting for news and current affairs, short documentaries, and corporate and training videos.
More specialised duties may include the capture of materials for animations and stop-motion animated productions.
Typically camera operators are employed by television stations, production houses or corporate video units. In addition, there is a growing body of camera operators who work on a freelance basis.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions |
Element: |
Element 1 Prepare for shoots |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Participate in pre-production briefings as required to confirm production and post-production requirements |
Element: |
Element 2 Set up on location |
Performance Criteria: |
9. Determine camera positions to ensure that composition of shots provides correct visual interpretation of production requirements |
Element: |
Element 3 Set up lighting |
Performance Criteria: |
16. Assess the quality and quantity of available light and determine the amount of correction required if necessary |
Element: |
Element 4 Position and operate camera to capture shots |
Performance Criteria: |
21. Consider camera shots and angles, where feasible, to ensure cuts between shots produce the desired result |
Element: |
Element 5 Manipulate cables and camera positioning |
Performance Criteria: |
26. Participate in pre-production meetings and rehearsal, if required, and ensure that final camera and cable movements are understood |
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Element 6 Wrap up the shoot. |
Performance Criteria: |
32. Check and pack equipment and accessories using safe lifting techniques |
Learning Outcomes
In this course you will shoot material for screen productions.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities/projects class exercises to review discussions/lectures independent project based work online research group discussion
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and location excursions.
Teaching Schedule
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
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 |
Shoot material for screen productions VART-6206c |
Elements |
Week 1 | Introduction to Cameras & Natural Lighting and the Course guide. Introduction to professional cameras, batteries & tripods. Recording formats. Mounting camera to tripod. Framing shots, panning & tilting. Sound. Ambient light Complete Sherpa Roster.doc Home work- Watch TV to develop screen grammar. Read ‘ENG’ chapters from ‘Martha’ Explore the contents of Blackboard and check out Lynda.com via the RMIT library. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 1.4 Element 2 Element 4 Element 5 |
Week 2 | Normalising, manualising. Following the camera check list. Basic audio connections. Shooting with available light. Setting up Key, Fill and Backlight. |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3. 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 |
Week 3 | A walk in the park. ENG style shooting. Setting up for run and gun. What have we forgotten? Shooting off the shoulder & from the hip. Flexifill. Weather. |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3. 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 Element 4 |
Week 4 | Shoot footage. Shots that start and finish, cutaways, head shots and cut ins. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 6 6.1, 6.5 |
Week 5 | Shoot footage. Shots that start and finish, cutaways, head shots and cut ins. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 6
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Week 6 |
SHOOT Formative Assessment # 1 Demonstrate set up of a camera onto a tripod for ‘ENG’ style shooting, following camera and sound checklists. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 7 | SHOOT Formative Assessment # 1 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.7, 1.8
Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 8 | SHOOT Formative Assessment # 1 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Week 9 | Engaging with a professional camera to set recording format, exposure, white balance, focus, composition and viewing angle (focal length), depth of field and aligning audio. | 1.1, 2.7, 3.1, 3.5, 4.3, 6.5 |
Week 10 |
SHOOT Formative Assessment # 2 Test shoot RoyMel segments, prepping Cam/audio, shooting, reviewing pictures and sound. Follow & Complete LocationCheck Production report and copy files to EDITSHARE server. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element 6
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Break | Easter | |
Week 11 | SHOOT Formative Assessment # 2 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element 6 |
Week 13 | Analyse ‘C31 & RMIT’ brief, shooting to styles (topgear B&W), focus assists, exposure tools, manipulating depth of field, getting truly on mic sound and guaranteeing quality. | Elements 1.1, 2.7, 3.1, 3.5, 4.3, 6.5 |
Week 14 |
SHOOT Summative Assessment #3 Meet the quality requirements of a Broadcast Television segment in shooting and recording the vision and audio for a segment of ‘Roy Melba’s InTuition’ or ‘Newsline’. Shots to include:- • Subject sitting & standing • Int/ext – day/night LS, MS, MCU & CU |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element 6 |
Week 15 | SHOOT Summative Assessment #3 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element 6 |
Week 16 |
SHOOT Summative Assessment #3 Deadline for shooting is 2 June 2014 with final viewing and assessment by assessor on 3 June 2014 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3. 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element 6 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Mollison, M., 2010, Producing Videos, ‘A Complete Guide’ 3rd Ed, Allen and Unwin, Sydney |
References
Other Resources
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper
a laptop computer
Overview of Assessment
Complete pre-production and production tasks to shoot a range of television productions and compile shot material for later editing.
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.
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
Ungraded Assessment
1. Set up a camera on a tripod for ‘ENG’ style shooting and record footage. In weeks 6, 7 & 8
2. Test shoot RoyMel segments, prepping Cam/audio, shooting, reviewing pictures and sound. Complete LocationCheck Production report and copy files to EDITSHARE server. In weeks 10, 11 & 12
Graded Assessment
1. Shoot and record the vision and audio for a segment of Roy Melba’s InTuition or Newsline or Vox Pops. Complete LocationCheck Production report and copy files to EDITSHARE server. In weeks 14, 15 & 16
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competence 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: 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 wil need to apply for special consideration. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
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