Course Title: Shoot material for screen productions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: VART6319C
Course Title: Shoot material for screen productions
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4327 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4015
Course Contact Email:stephen.skok@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Alex Joseski
aleksander.joseski@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
N/A
Course Description
Teacher:
Alex Joseski
aleksander.joseski@rmit.edu.au
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions |
Element: |
1 Prepare for Shoots |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Participate in pre-production briefings for production and post-production requirements |
Element: |
2 Set up on Location |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine camera positions and appropriate composition for shots |
Element: |
3 Set up Lighting |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess the quality of light and determine the amount required |
Element: |
4 Manipulate Cables and Camera Positions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Participate in meetings and rehearsals |
Element: |
5 Wrap up the Shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Check and pack equipment safely |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. The outcomes described in this unit relate to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 3:
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/LitandNum/ACSF/Pages
Details of Learning Activities
You learn through:
1. In-class activities -
- Demonstation and practical application
- Teacher directed group activities
- Observation and questioning
- Group discussion
- Class Exercises to review discussions
- Workshops
2. Out-of-class activities:
- Independent project based work
- Online and other research
- Independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content | Assessment tasks | Elements |
1 | Introduction to principles of lighting, camera work, framing and crew roles | 1 | |
2 | Camera Workshop – Getting to know and handle an ENG camera including functions, set-up and key concepts |
1,2 | |
3 | Camera Workshop – Exterior Filming and Tripods |
2,3,4,5 |
|
4 | Checklist Exercise and Pre-production planning for 30 second genre 1-shot genre piece | Task 1.Camera and Tripod Operations |
1,2,3,4,5 |
5 | Natural light - 30 Second Video Shoot (to be filmed during class hours around the vicinity of RMIT) |
Task 2. 30 second video shoot. | 2,3,4,5 |
6 | Lighting Concepts and Safety including 3-point lighting and other techniques Lecture | Task 3. Essential knowledge quiz. | 2,3,4,5 |
7 | Lighting Workshop | 2,3,4,5 | |
8 | Audio Concepts and camera Set-up | 1,2 | |
9 | Audio Workshop | Task 4. Audio Piece to Camera Formative Task | 1,2 |
10 | Pre-production for Chase Video (Summative) including planning and documentation | 1 | |
11 | Individual Group Meetings for Chase Video and Final Checks | 1 | |
12 | Chase Video Filming (to be done during class hours) | Task 5. Chase Video | 2,3,4,5 |
13 | Chase Video Filming (to be done during class hours) | Task 5. Chase Video | 2,3,4,5 |
14 | Peer Evaluation of Chase Video Dailies and Feedback |
Task 6. Essential knowledge quiz due week 14 | 1 |
15 | Drama Filming Workshop (Visual Script Breakdown) | 1,2,3,4 | |
16 | Class Overview and Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Online learning resources will be posted on the server. You are advised to look on the course Blackboard for updates. |
References
Other Resources
You will require a hard drive and headphones
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 and will include:
- Camera and Tripod Operations
- video shoot
- Audio Piece to Camera
- Essential knowledge quiz
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in the course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment tasks
Task 1. Camera and Tripod Operations . Due week 4
Task 2. 30 second video shoot. Due week 5
Task 3. Essential knowledge quiz Due week 6
Task 4. Audio Piece to Camera Due week 9
Task 5 Chase Sequence. Due week .
Task 6. Essential knowledge quiz due week 14
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Results used in this course are as follows:
CA. competency Achieved
NYC. Not Yet Competent
DNS. Did Not Submit
Assessment Matrix
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