Course Title: Realise productions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: PERF5087C
Course Title: Realise productions
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4374 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Contact: Rowan Humphrey
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4842
Course Contact Email: rowan.humphrey@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Andrew Gray
Ron Frim
Nominal Hours: 250
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 course introduces the key technical and organisational skills needed to create live productions for screen industries including television & film. Productions include studio and location based small and large crew styles and involves collaborations with a wide range of production crew.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPM502 Realise productions |
Element: |
1. Plan realisation of productions. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 With reference to production documentation, confirm key objectives and scope of productions with relevant personnel 1.2 Determine cost of, and sources for, required resources according to organisational procedures 1.3 Develop realistic expenditure estimates that conform to budget allocations 1.4 Identify potential budget overruns and resolve or recommend alternatives to relevant personnel 1.5 Reach agreement on evaluation methods for monitoring progress 1.6 Develop action plans for realising productions; taking deadlines, legislative requirements and a range of other factors into account 1.7 Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of unexpected events on the process of realising productions 1.8 Reach agreement on action plans and budget, and amend documentation as required |
Element: |
2. Monitor pre-production. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Allocate responsibilities and discuss timelines and other implementation issues with relevant personnel 2.2 Obtain resources and monitor supplies to ensure that work proceeds according to plan 2.3 Engage specialist staff as required 2.4 Follow financial procedures in relation to purchases and record keeping 2.5 Monitor progress of agreed plans against timelines and production requirements 2.6 Identify and respond to problems promptly in consultation with relevant colleagues as required 2.7 Treat colleagues with consideration and respect to develop and maintain effective work relationships 2.8 Attend run-throughs and production meetings to identify changes that need to be made to plans and update and distribute workplace documentation accordingly 2.9 Maintain communication with production departments to ensure a coordinated approach to realising productions |
Element: |
3. Monitor production and post production operations. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Action technical responsibilities according to production requirements 3.2 Monitor productions during show run and take appropriate action to resolve problems that arise 3.3 Maintain communication with key production personnel at all times 3.4 Participate in evaluations of technical and creative objectives of productions 3.5 Share information from evaluations with colleagues and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of production management procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to create productions for screen industries including television & film having learnt to:
- Write a program brief, script and rundown
- Hold pre production meetings
- Create floor and lighting plans
- Liaise and communicate with a production crew
- Observe safe work procedures
- Use technical knowledge to produce a segment
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and location excursions/production work. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.
Teaching Schedule
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.
VE Week |
Planned Activities & Key dates 2021 |
1 |
8th February Studio basics introduction. Studio passes. Production planning Vision Mixing Intro/studio plans/pedestals/camera basics/videos. Roles/scripts/control room/sound/vision mixer/CCU/Router Program/Run In.doc Tech Specs – RMIT & C31. Key Roles of Directors Assistant [DA] Floor Manager [FM], Audio Operator [AO], Lighting Operator [LO] and Technical Producer [TP] Production manager [PM] |
2 |
Plan the realisation of productions Show Game show ep's Confirm key objectives, developing budgets and action plans. Share ‘Picture Me’ assessment briefs (Productions1o3). |
3 |
Vision Mixer, EVS and Technical direction implications in allocating responsibilities and overall pre-production planning. Setting Lighting, staging, camera positions and Audio equipment for practice runs. Mixing and TD practice runs |
4 |
Graphics, EVS & Editshare Show draft ‘Picture Me’ Rundowns. Monitoring plans against timelines. Introduce production budgets for 'Picture Me' Assign ‘Picture Me’ groups |
5 |
Monday Labour Day Holiday |
6 |
Assignment - Prod'n1o3 ‘Picture Me’ Groups 1, 2 & 3 - Monitor production |
7 |
Assignment - Prod'n1o3 ‘Picture Me’ Groups 4, 5 & 6 - Monitor production |
8 |
Assignment - Prod'n1o3 ‘Picture Me’ Groups 7, 8 & 9 - Monitor production De Brief Picture Me productions. |
|
Easter holiday break from 2 April to 11 April |
9 |
Identify and organise physical element requirements for 'Drama' and 'Newsline' projects. Mixing, Technical and Camera skills |
10 |
Pre planning Semester 2 Quiz shows Studio planning group projects Audio workshop |
11 |
Assignment - Prod'n2o3 - Show your documents (Quiz Seg Brief and Rundown) . Pre planning Variety/Quiz shows Rehearsals of projects (Drama) |
12 |
‘Drama’ preparation Scheduled review of assessment briefs (Safety 2o2, Multi-cam 2o2, Productions 3o3 and Bump3o3) |
13 |
Assignment- Prod'n3o3 Participate in ‘Drama’ productions 10 & 11 May |
14 |
Assignment- Prod'n3o3 Participate in ‘Drama’ productions 17 & 18 May |
15 |
Assignment- Prod'n3o3 Participate in ‘Drama’ productions 24 & 25 May |
16 |
Feedback and review of ‘Drama’ Studio A/B ‘Newsline’ rehearsals Pre planning Quiz shows Thinking about next year and future careers |
| Break | Semester break |
| Sem 2 week 1 | 5 July [excursion to Gravity Media facility in docklands @ 10-00am subject to COVID restrictions] Advanced studio operation. Detailed pre-production planning incorporating Audio, Lighting & Camera refreshers. |
| 2 | Final Pre-production planning for Quiz Productions. Review the production schedule, develop a crew roster and finalising production budgets. |
| 3 | Pre-production planning for 'Newsline' collaboration in September. Master control operations and communication, realising virtual sets and 'Quiz' preparation. |
| 4 | Operating a more complex production (two studios) and advanced set up and operation of CCU, split screens for colour correction and white balancing. EVS operation in 3 camera mode. |
| 5 -8 | Assessment - Productions3of3 'Variety' productions are produced on weekly basis until the end of semester. Monitor Post-Production elements |
| Break | 30 August |
| 9-11 | Revision of productions and review post production requirements for the quiz shows, consolidation of production skills and planning for Live sport productions and Newsline scheduled for weeks 12 - 15. |
| 12 - 15 | Assessment - Prod'n3o3 'Variety' productions and 'Newsline' are produced on weekly basis until the end of semester. |
| 16 | Reserved for Production Factory. This class provides an opportunity for students to get final feedback on their performance during the semester and segments are reviewed in their finished program formats. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Mollison, M., 2010, Producing Videos, 'A Complete Guide' 3rd Ed, Allen and Unwin, Sydney |
9781742370569 |
References
Basic Photography, Michael Langford any edition |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
Further learning resources will be available through the course canvas shell
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
Remember that the University Library has many resources that will help you and has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assignments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assignments and once you have demonstrated competency you will also receive a result after your final assignment.
Assessments
- Production1o3: Co -produce a three minute live program called 'Picture Me'. Due weeks 6, 7 & 8 Semester 1
- Production2o3: Produce an Action plan including segment brief and budget for your own production segment idea. Due 27th April , Week 11.
- Production3o3: Co-Producer [Producer/Production Manager/TechnicalProducer] for at least one program Due by 19th October, Semester 2
You should refer to the assignment brief which is available on Canvas for full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA Competency Achieved
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 matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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