Course Title: Experiment with techniques to produce video art
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6280C
Course Title: Experiment with techniques to produce video art
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4322 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Dale Nason
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email:dale.nason@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
This course is delivered in conjunction with GRAP5306.
Course Description
In this course you will explore and experiment with techniques used to create video art. This involves developing the skills and knowledge required to use video equipment proficiently and to extend the medium creatively.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVDIG402A Experiment with techniques to produce video art |
Element: |
1.Develop proficiency with a range of video art techniques and media |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to video art based on capabilities of techniques already used 1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects 1.3 Extend the capabilities of video art techniques through experimentation 1.4 Take account of the safety and sustainability considerations for different techniques and media |
Element: |
4.Realise finished video art |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Create video art using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation 4.2 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work 4.3 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production of video art 4.4 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that inform it |
Element: |
2.Develop ideas for video art |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Discuss creative and other goals of proposed video art with others 2.2 Research , adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property requirements 2.3 Apply knowledge of different video art techniques to inform ideas 2.4 Allow techniques and ideas to work together to inform each other 2.5 Consider the professional potential and other criteria of work when developing ideas 2.6 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others |
Element: |
3.Organise video art resources |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for the chosen work 3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for video art resources 3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development of work 3.4 Evaluate and respond to presentation considerations for finished video art 3.5 Set up or coordinate resource requirements according to safety or other workplace requirements |
Element: |
5.Evaluate own video artwork |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution 5.2 Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development 5.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities will include:
• demonstrations and presentations by teacher
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• review and revision
• peer learning
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• evaluation & critique including feedback & assessment
Out of class activities will include:
• independent project based work
• online tutorials and activities
• independent research
• site visits
• social & other networking
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered in combination with
GRAP5306C - Interpret and respond to a design brief (BSBDES402A)
The combined timeline is presented here as a complete reference to the combined unit.
This combined Teaching Schedule is also available for viewing and download via Google Drive. Please click HERE.
| Session | Week Beginning | Session description | Assessment / Submission | Performance Criteria VART6280C |
Performance Criteria GRAP5306C |
| 1 | 03 Feb | O’Week - Site Visits | |||
| 2 | 10 Feb | Photography as Design. Q. A truck leaves its trace on a laneway wall. Who or What is it that is THE Designer? Copyright & Moral Rights. Exercise #1. Intro to Brief #2 Theme. MUSIC VIDEO. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
2.1 | |
| 3 | 17 Feb |
Introduction to Basic Video Editing Software. - iMovie.
Copyright and IP. Option. Sound Recording with Ext Mic. Submit Exercise #1. |
Formative Assessment
In-session review & feedback Submission of link |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 4 | 24 Feb |
Project #1. Brief Presentation. ’Video report on something in Brunswick’ - Generate material & ideas - *Final Video for Creativity / Solutions Equipment: Introduction to HD video cameras. Exercise: Copyright & Security - On-screen watermarking & branding
- Final Cut Pro, or Adobe Premiere or both Project #2. Development of Brief. |
Formative Assessment
Exercise: |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2 |
| 5 | 03 Mar |
Project #1. Planning, development & production. Demonstration - advanced production. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 |
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| 6 *** | 10 Mar |
*** Non Face-to-Face week. *** Project #1. Self directed: - Loaning of camera equipment - Generation of material. - Online consultation Project #2. Client liaison - Self directed introduction. |
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| 7 | 17 Mar |
Project #1. Editing & development. Project #2. Brief Finalisation. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 8 | 24 Mar |
Project #1. Final production & Submission. Project #2. |
Summative Assessment
Submission of Project #1 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 |
| 9 | 31 Mar |
Project #2. Project Development: Part 1. Storyboarding & Proposal Generation. |
Formative Assessment
Consultation |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| 10 | 07 Apr FINAL WEEK for GRAP5306C |
Project #2. Part 1. Storyboard & Proposal Submission. In-Session graded assessment. Submit Storyboard & Proposal to Client. |
Summative Assessment
Submission of Project #2 Request Client feedback. |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 GRAP5306C |
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Mid Term Break - 2 weeks |
Receive Client feedback. (Self Directed) |
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| 11 | 28 Apr |
Project #2. Part 2. Design & Production. Respond to Client Feedback. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 12 | 05 May |
Project #2. Part 2. Design & Production. Submit one Test. |
Formative Assessment Link Submission |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 13 | 12 May |
Project #2. Part 2. Design & Production. - Final editing Submission of Final export. Project #3. Brief delivery. |
Summative Assessment
Submission of Project #2 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 14 | 19 May |
Project #2. FINAL SESSION Group screening of Project #2 outcomes. *Video presented for Client Assessment. Project #3. Exercises to begin project |
Summative Assessment Assessment conducted |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 15 | 26 May | Project #3. Production |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 16 | 02 Jun | Project #3. Production. Presentation of tests and outcomes to date. |
Formative Assessment
Consultation & Review. Submission of Link to Rough outcome or example of test. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 17 | 09 Jun | Project #3. Production. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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| 18 | 16 Jun | Project #3. Final production & Submission. |
Summative Assessment Assessment conducted in-session |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
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| 19 | 23 Jun | All Projects.
Final Group Screening event. Project #1 REPRISE. |
Summative Assessment
Peer & Teacher review at Screening. |
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None required. |
References
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign. The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian Mary Mavroudis mary.mavroudis@rmit.edu.au
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills. The assessment tasks are:
1. Video production project - process 50%
2. Video production project - final 50%
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all formative tasks.
This course has 3 Summative Tasks, all of which must be completed/submitted. Each task has an allocated percentage of the total grade.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Exercises:
Session 3: Submit link to Video
Session 4: Submit Exercise Screen Grab
Session 9: Storyboard & Proposal consultation & feedback
Session 11: Group 3D exercise
Session 13: Brief proposal
Sessions 14 & 16: Consultation feedback
Summative Assessment Tasks Totalling 100% of Final Graded Assessment:
Project 1 - 20%
Reporting from Brunswick - Short video
Due Session 8
Project 2 - 40%
Music Video
Due Session 13
Project 3 - 40%
Typography Video
Due Session 18
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction.
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
NYC - Not Yet Competent
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
Attendance

The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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.

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
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.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
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.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
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