Course Title: Shoot a wide range of television content

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: VART5931C

Course Title: Shoot a wide range of television content

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254815

Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers:

Peter Kennedy
Phone: 9925 58079
email: peter.kennedy@rmit.edu.au

Nat Bates
email: nat.bates@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

This unit of competency is delivered in the class Film 1.

The unit Shoot a wide range of television content CUFCAM401A looks at the skills and knowledge needed to film content for television and video. You will work individually and collaboratively while developing skills in video pre production, production ,and post production techniques.
The course concentrates on video preproduction techniques that generate ideas and create creative solution. You will also learn hand held camera skills, storyboarding and the fundamentals of, lighting, continuity, and camera framing.

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:

• lectures
• lab work
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping of students’ own projects

Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,

• accessing learning and tutorial resources on Lynda.com
• research
• work shopping
• independent project based work

You are encouraged to engage in independent research, reading, study, practice and screenings.

Teaching Schedule

Week	Class content	Assessment Tasks
1	Present course guide/ Introduction to DLSR cameras Visit Technical Services for a equipment loans and a visit to ACMI  & Ian Potter Gallery.
2	Camera Operation, shot sizes & (OH&S) What you can film and cannot film RMIT Location Agreement Pan Tilt & Zoom & Focus class exercise	Assessment 1 (Part A) Practical location Task (ungraded) Pan, tilt, Zoom, & Focus Camera setup & operation, OH&S Lenses, gels, & filters, tripods
3	Camera Operation Microphones & audio checks, lenses , white balance,& exposure class exercise	Assessment 1 (Part B) Practical location Task (ungraded) Microphones & audio checks, lenses , white balance  lenses ,  balance, exposure & OH&S.
4	Introduction to lighting setup & OH&S Introduction to Premiere Pro Interface & capturing & editing footage	Assessment 2 Practical location Task (ungraded) Lighting plans, 3 point lighting set up, colour temperatures, & metres, cabling, gels Lighting & OH&S
5	Introduction to three point editing Splitting clips, using markers with Premier pro	Assessment 3 Three Point editing task with Premier Pro (ungraded)
6	Hand out Assessment Task 5 (graded) One Minute Short film for film festival Compositing with Premier Pro , composite modes & effects Class exercise knowledge based questionnaire	Assessment 4 Production Schedule, shot list & budget, film script & storyboard for the One Minute Short Film (ungraded)
7	Deep Staging & Depth of Field Titles & Modifying speed Premiere Pro Creating a film Script & Script writing formats Class exercise Work on and finalize & submit Storyboard & Budget for short film
8	Camera Blocking hotspot & mirrors Class exercise develop an OH&S recognize risk report for the short film Work on Short film present work in progress on screen
9	Studio class Present Production schedule to the class Work on  short film present work in progress on screen
10	Studio class Work on Short film present work in progress on screen
11	Studio class Work on Short film present work in progress on screen
12	Studio class Work on one minute  Short film / film ad present work in progress on screen for peer review and feedback	Assessment Task 5 (graded) One Minute short film
13	Studio class Screening of all Students Short Films for feedback & review Discussion & Review
14	Studio class Discussion & Review

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Learning resources and prescribed texts Video Production Handbook G Millerson Focal Press www.focalpress.com References Musberger, R 2010 Single-camera Video Production (Focal Press Exploring Storyboarding Wendy Tumminello Thomson Publishing Premier Pro Quick start guide Peach press Publishing Hollywood Camera work DVD http://www.hollywoodcamerawork.us/

Other Resources

elearning online tutorials to be viewed

Lynda.com turorials on the RMIT library web link

• Premier Pro CC  Essential Training

• Using a DLSR Camera

• Staging for safety & safety checks

• Creating a Budget

• Lighting for video

• Safety in the workplace

OH&S web link
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff%2FEssential%20resources%2FHealth%20and%20safety%2FOHS%20Management%20System%2F;ID=dy6e9zrzy1zo;STATUS=A

References
Oneminute film.com
Stkilda Film Festival www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au
Melbourne Intenational Film Festival www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au
Tropfest short film Festival www.tropfest.com
 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.

Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for Assessment Task 5 (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).
 

Assessment Tasks (ungraded)
1  (Part 1) Practical location task Pan ,Tilt , Zoom & Focus (week due week 2)
    (Part 2)Web search & Presentation / Practical location exercise microphones & audio checks (due week 3)

2 Practical Location Task three point lighting set up, temperatures & safety (due Week 4)

3 Three Point editing with Premier Pro (Due Wk 5)

4 Production Schedule ,shot list & Budget, film script & storyboard for the short film (Due wk 6)

Assessment Task (Graded)
5 One minute short film for a Film Competition  (Due week 12)

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

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

Assessment Matrix

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