Course Title: Shoot a wide range of television content

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: VART5931C

Course Title: Shoot a wide range of television content

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5216 - Diploma of 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

Teacher: Mr Stephen Skok
Phone: 03 - 9925 4015
Email: stephen.skok@rmit.edu.au

 

Teacher: Mr Andrew Harrison
Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 70

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 set up, light and shoot content for a range of screen productions.This course is co-delivered with CUVPHI518A (VART6257C) Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUFCAM401A Shoot a wide range of television content

Element:

1 Prepare for shoots

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Attend pre-production briefings and contribute creative ideas for the visual interpretation of intended productions.
1.2 Appraise ideas for shots, taking into account the potential impact on costs, timelines, scripts and technical feasibility.
1.3 Survey locations prior to shoots as required.
1.4 Plan, prepare and pack required equipment and accessories for shoots, including special
requirements, such as lenses and filters.
1.5 Ensure equipment is in working order and fix minor faults or arrange to have them fixed.
1.6 Select capture media that is appropriate and sufficient to meet production requirements.
1.7 Anticipate OHS requirements as they apply to the preparation and implementation of shoots.
1.8 Complete required documentation.

Element:

2 Set up shoots

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Survey sites and determine camera positions to achieve shots and compositions best suited to production requirements.
2.2 Generate a range of ideas that offer creative solutions for particular productions.
2.3 Appraise ideas for potential impact on cost, schedules, technical feasibility and suitability to meet production requirements.
2.4 Set up and implement lighting plans, and install required cables
2.5 Confirm light temperature and exposures are sufficient for production requirements by utilising appropriate light meters.
2.6 Position microphones and conduct audio checks.
2.7 Liaise and collaborate with other production personnel and talent to maximise creative outcomes.
2.8 Rehearse shots as required.

Element:

3 Shoot content.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Check camera movements to implement planned and rehearsed shots where applicable.
3.2 Ensure captured shots meet editing and other post-production requirements.
3.3 Employ photographic and composition techniques to achieve aesthetic requirements and to capture well-composed and well-focused shots.
3.4 Collaborate with other production personnel where applicable and respond to directions as required.
3.5 Coordinate inputs from other crew members as required to achieve the desired images.
3.6 Ensure safe work practices are applied at all times.
3.7 Record audio using appropriate microphones or coordinate sound operations as required.

Element:

4 Wrap up shoots.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Pack and store equipment using safe lifting practices.
4.2 Ensure recorded content is identified, labelled and available for post-production.
4.3 Ensure locations are left in original state.
4.4 Brief editors and producers on post-production issues as required.
4.5 Complete necessary documentation.
4.6 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement.

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this competency, you will be able to set up, light and shoot material for a range of screen productions.


Details of Learning Activities

In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• demonstration and practical application
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• screenings
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• group planning & development of camera & lighting assessments.

Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,
• reading set texts
• research
• screenings
• independent project based work.


Teaching Schedule


SEMESTER 1
Week 1
Introduction to course, assessment & facilities.
essential knowledge quiz
story telling & content production

Introduction to components & operation of professional digital content production equipment and practices
cameras & lenses
tripods
lighting & white balance
microphones & location mixers
crew roles & teamwork
OHS

CUFCAM401A - 1
CUFLGT401A - 1


Week 2
Operation of professional digital content production equipment and practices
cameras & lenses
tripods
lighting & white balance
production & location safety
focus, framing & composition
safe production practice
CUFCAM401A – 1, 2
CUFLGT401A - 1, 2

Week 3
Operation of professional digital content production equipment and practices - Audio
  camera operations and practice
  audio for digital video
microphones & location mixers
  safe production practice
CUFCAM401A – 1, 2
CUFLGT401A - 1, 2

Week 4
Location prac 1: vision & dialogue
 - formative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A – 1, 2, 3
CUFLGT401A - 1 , 2, 3

Week 5
Location prac 2: composition, movement, quality, sound
- formative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A – 1, 2, 3
CUFLGT401A - 1 , 2, 3

Week 6
Intro to lighting

electrics
OHS
high & low key
basic set ups & 3 point lighting
location checks for power & safety
lighting prac exercises
CUFLGT401A -  1,  2

Week 7
Prep for  interviews

composing shots & lighting requirements
lighting the interview
matching shots
shots to  meet editing requirements

Essential Knowledge
– formative assessment 3
CUFCAM401A – 1, 2
CUFLGT401A - 1, 2, 3

Week 8
Interview Prac 3: Lighting and shooting the interview
- formative assessment 4

CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 3 & 4

Week 9a
&
9b
Easter
Interview Prac 3: Lighting and shooting the interview
- formative assessment 4

CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 3 & 4

Week 10
Interview production for summative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 3 & 4

Week 11
Interview production for summative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 3 & 4

Week 12
Interview production for summative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 3 & 4

Week 13
Review/debrief location assessment

Composition, lighting conditions
camera operation, camera placement
sound recording & quality
interview performance review due
CUFCAM401A - 3
CUFLGT401A – 1

Week 14
Composition & indirect lighting
Technical, production & aesthetic considerations

CUFCAM401A – 4
CUFLGT401A – 1-3

Week 15
Location prac: composition & indirect lighting

CUFCAM401A – 4
CUFLGT401A – 1-3

Week 16
Location prac: composition & indirect lighting

CUFCAM401A – 4

Important:
Classes, activities, assessments and related activities may need to be re-scheduled/re-arranged due to resources, facilities & equipment availability and other changed circumstances as they arise. OH&S factors lead to the re-scheduling or cancelling of any event or activity.

Pre-production requirements must be satisfactorily completed and approved for productions to start.


SEMESTER 2, 2012

Week 1
Preparation for location drama production
•    screening
•    camera setup & operations
•    image quality
•    lighting conditions;
•    light meters
•    lighting ratios
•    lighting & camera plans
•    OHS
Essential Knowledge exercise
CUFCAM401A - 1.
CUFLGT401A - 1

Week 2
Depth of field
•    depth of field variables
•    focal length selection
•    exposure & filters
•    focus & distance of subject, BG & FG
•    composition

CUFCAM401A – 2

Week 3
Location prac: composition, focus pull & camera movement
- formative assessment 1
CUFCAM401A – 2

Week 4
Location prac: composition, focus pull & camera movement
- formative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A – 2

Week 5
Location prac: composition, focus pull & camera movement
- formative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A – 2
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 6

Location prac: shooting in mixed lighting, lighting & shooting for mood lighting
– formative assessment 3
CUFCAM401A – 2
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 7
Major production
- summative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 8
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4
Week 9
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 10
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 11
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 12
Major production
- summative assessment 2

CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 13
Major production
- summative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFLGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 14
Major production
- summative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 15
Major production
- summative assessment 2
CUFCAM401A – 2, 3, 4
CUFGT401A – 2, 3, 4

Week 16
Screening & review of assessment projects
•    feedback
•    cinematography issues
•    lighting issues
•    production issues

CUFCAM401A – 4

Important:
Classes, activities, assessments and related activities may need to be re-scheduled/re-arranged due to resources, facilities & equipment availability and other changed circumstances as they arise. OH&S factors lead to the re-scheduling or cancelling of any event or activity.

Pre-production requirements must be satisfactorily completed and approved for productions to start.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

VIDEO PRODUCTION HANDBOOK, Fourth Edition
Gerald Millerson and Jim Owens, Focal Press

LIGHTING FOR DIGITAL VIDEO AND TELEVISION, Third Edition
John Jackman, Focal Press


References

Musberger, R  Single-camera Video Production (5th Ed) Focal Press 2010 (available in the Library)

Langford, M Langford’s Basic Photography Focal Press 2007 (available in the Library but everyone should own a copy of this reference)

Katz, S Film Directing Shot By Shot: Visualizing From Concept To Screen, Michael Wiese, 1991

Bordwell, D & Thompson, K. Film Art: An Introduction
McGraw-Hill, 2003

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.


Other Resources


 Camera manual for JVC.GY-HM700E
- Camera manual for JVC.GY-HM750E
- www.hoyafilter.com
- Screen Production Guide 2011/2012
- Lynda.com
- Production docs on Screen Blackboard
- Manuals & guides on Screen Blackboard


Overview of Assessment

This course will be delivered and assessed in conjunction with CUVPHI518A (VART6257C) Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting.


Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.


Assessment Tasks

This course will be delivered and assessed in conjunction with PERF5064C Implement lighting designs.

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.

Assessment tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial summative assessment tasks.

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

For further information on the grading system please refer to the course Blackboard site.

Semester 1
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS (ungraded):
1.    Location camera prac assessment task
2.    Location camera prac assessment task
3.    Knowledge assessment exercise
4.    Interview Camera & lighting prac assessment task

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS (graded):
1.    Production of an interview
         
Semester 2
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS (ungraded):
1.    Location camera prac assessment task
2.    Knowledge assessment exercise
3.    Location camera & lighting prac assessment task

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK (graded):
1.    Production of drama or other production.

Grading criteria for the graded assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.
You will be assessed using the following grades:

CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI  Competent with Distinction
CC  Competent with Credit
CP  Competency Achieved- Graded
NYC Not yet Competent
DNS  Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration. 

Other Information

Other purchases

You will also be required to buy your own 1-2Tb Firewire hard drive. We recommend La Cie D2 or similar. As well it is your responsibility to BACK UP all your video and related files. We do not provide storage.

You will also be required to purchase your own SD cards (minimum card specs will be provided at the start of semester) on to which you will record your video and sound. You may also need a card reader if you don’t already have one.

Please delay your purchase till the start of the semester 1, when we will provide further advice.



Production and crewing

You will be required to crew on fellow students’ productions and you will not be able to use outside crew on RMIT productions. Your fellow students will also be required to crew on your productions. Production schedules will be determined by program staff and are subject change due to student numbers, facilities, equipment, staffing, weather and the like.

Feedback: 

You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. This feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. 

Late Submissions 
Please advise teacher in advance if an extension of time or special consideration is required for submission of work. Refer to the course blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions.

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. 
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration: 
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1


Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

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