Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: COMM5476C

Course Title: Produce innovative video art

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4415 - Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

Course Contact: Nat Morawski

Course Contact Phone: +61399255583

Course Contact Email: nat.morawski@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

Course Description

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to experiment with video art techniques and ideas to develop, organise and realise video art that exhibits an individual style or voice, and note areas for improvement upon the completion of work.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADIG416 Produce innovative video art

Element:

1. Develop ideas for video art

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Discuss goals for video art works with required personnel

1.2 Evaluate new approaches to video art works based on capabilities of known techniques

1.3 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials and identify different effects

1.4 Research and adapt ideas and approaches of other practitioners if required, identifying intellectual property issues

1.5 Select video art techniques that meet goals of video art works

1.6 Refine and confirm concept in collaboration required personnel

Element:

2. Organise video art resources

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Research specific resource requirements and supply options for development and presentation of works

2.2 Assess cost and other constraints that impact on development and presentation of works

2.3 Set up or coordinate resources according to safety and different workplace requirements

Element:

3. Realise finished video art

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Create video art using selected techniques and media according to goals of video art

3.2 Review and refine ideas and complete works according to goals of video art

3.3 Finalise images in format that meets production requirements and archive files

3.4 Document and record development of work, research and ideas

Element:

4. Evaluate own video artwork

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Reflect on own work and identify areas for improvement

4.2 Discuss completed work with required personnel

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities may include but are not limited to:

 

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures  
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material  
  • seminars/workshops  
  • design activities or projects  
  • group projects  
  • peer learning  
  • guest lecture/presentation  
  • class presentations  
  • group discussion  
  • research  
  • independent project-based work  
  • group activities/projects  
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback  
  • visits to galleries and events  

  


Teaching Schedule

Please refer to Canvas.

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.

 

WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1  
  • About their lecturer and their peers in the class and their backgrounds
  • About the Subject Guide (course outline) and an overview of the Assessment Tasks
  • Contact details for their lecturer
  • Short overview of history of film
  • Camera Angles
  • Camera Shots (Establishing, mid-shot, CU)
  • Use DSLR for video
  

 

BRIEF ASSESSMENT A01A

Learning Activity:

Story board an interview with your classmates.

  
Week 2  
  • Shooting Basics
  • Set up of safe workspace
  • Use of video tripod
  • Camera settings/setup
  • Introduction to sound
  • Assignment 1 questions?
  • Bring your equipment/testing video features
  • Class exercise - video shots/techniques
  • Demo video tripod
  

 

Learning Activity:

Film an interview with your classmates.

  
Week 3  
  • Pre-production documents - explained
  • Introduction to Audio and recording
  • Demonstrate and practice recording of interview (individual or in group)
  • In-class exercise to produce an audio file
  

Learning Activity:

Film an interview with sound with your classmates.

  
Week 4  
  • Preproduction documents completion. Q&A
  • DSLR video demonstration for a video interview - art techniques
  		  
Week 5  
  • Introduction to premiere pro for editing
  • In-class exercise - Premiere Pro
  

Assessment 01A: Due

BRIEF ASSESSMENT A01B

Learning Activity:

Editing an interview with sound.

  
Week 6  
  • Q&A
  • Editing - premiere pro
  • Class time for shooting film for A01b
  		  
Week 7  
  • Q&A
  • Editing - premiere pro
  • Class time for shooting film for A01b
  		  
   

MID SEMESTER BREAK

  
Week 8  
  • Q&A
  • Editing - premiere pro
  • Class time for shooting film for A01b
  		  
Week 9  
  • Q&A
  • Class time for shooting film for A01b  
  		  
Week 10  
  • Q&A
  • Class time for editing film for A01b
  
Assessment 01B: Due
Week 11  
  • Introduction to Assignment 2 – Shoot your own production + examples
  • Research and explanation of production types:
  • A promotional video (promoting idea or product)
  •  A Short documentary
  • A digital story
  • A short narrative video

Viewing of Students work + feedback session A01 

  

 

BRIEF ASSESSMENTS A02A+B 

  
Week 12  
  • Demonstration and practice on some new video techniques:
  • Whip Pan
  • Slider
  • Work on Pre-production documents and student nominations for type of production
  • 1:1 meetings
  

Learning Activity:

Practice whip transition and using a video slider.

  
Week 13  
  • Q&A - Preproduction documents finalised
  • 1:1 meetings (WIP)
  • Pre-production documents due/approved
  • Shoot your own production starts
  		 Assessment 02A: Due
Week 14  
  • Class time for Shoot your own production
  

 

  
Week 15  
  • Class time for Shoot your own production
  

 

  
Week 16  
  • 1:1 Sessions 
  • Class time for shooting/editing your own production
  		 Assessment 02B: Due
(End of the class)
Week 17  
  • Viewing of Your Final Films production/feedback/awards
  




Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.  

 

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. 

 

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates

 

 

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 mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

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

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