Course Title: Create titles for screen productions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART5938C
Course Title: Create titles for screen productions
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital 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: Nicole McKinnon
Phone: 99254375
Email: nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Kieran Doolan
Email: kieran.doolan@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency, Create titles for screen productions CUFANM403A is delivered in the class Design Studio 1, together with Collaborate in a Creative Process BSBCRT402A and Make a presentation BSBCMM401A. This unit covers the skills required to create digital visual effects and titles for a screen based production. In addition, particular attention will be paid to motion graphic, broadcast design, and compositing effects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions |
Element: |
3 Generate and assess ideas. |
Performance Criteria: |
8. Generate a range of ideas for the design of screen titles that respond sympathetically to briefs and provide creative solutions to all design issues |
Element: |
1 Clarify work requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1. With reference to production documentation , clarify requirements for screen titles |
Element: |
4 Create titles. |
Performance Criteria: |
11. Incorporate and manipulate moving or static graphic items to be included in titles |
Element: |
5 Finalise titles |
Performance Criteria: |
20. Present initial title compilations to relevant personnel for feedback |
Element: |
2 Identify items to be included in titles. |
Performance Criteria: |
4. Produce and maintain a schedule of items to be included in titles |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have developed the skills required to create digital visual effects and titles for a screen based production.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities may consist of:
• in class activities
• out-of-class activities
• peer teaching and class presentations
• online research
• group discussion
• independent project based work
• workshopping of students’ own projects
• screenings
• guest lecturers
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Assessments | BSBCRT402A |
BSBCMM401A |
CUFANM403A |
|
| 1 | Design Studio Introduction - Overview of the Design Studio class, course guides and assessments and Blackboard introduction. | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | 1, | |
| 2 | Studio workshop: Collaborative Production to be undertaken in teams and to be presented. (non-digital game) |
1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | |
| 3 | Film screening and studio workshop.
Introduction to: A01: Create an IDM Student code of conduct - Presentation |
1,2 | 1 | 1, 2 | |
| 4 | Panel consultation tutorial – Presentation and review of A01: Create an IDM Student code of conduct Presentation |
A01: Create an IDM Student code of Conduct Presentation (In Class) |
1,2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 |
| 5 |
Film screening and excursion to exhibition, and reflect on the content of the exhibition.
|
1, 2 | 1, | 1 | |
| 6 |
Panel consultation tutorial - review and get feedback on your work in progress and working collaboratively . |
A02: Design Studio Journal Reflection – Part 1 | 1, 2 | 2, 3 | 1, 2 |
| 7 |
Studio workshop:
|
1, 2 | 1, 2 | 1 | |
| 8 | Film screening and studio workshop – students to collaborate in a creativity class exercise. |
|
1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | 1. 2. 3, 4, 5 |
| Mid semester break | |||||
| 9 |
Panel consultation tutorial - review and get feedback on our work in progress.
|
1, 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| 10 | Screening and workshop: Creating titles for screen.. | 1, 2 | 1, | 1. 2. 3, 4, 5 | |
| 11 | Studio workshop - Copyright and Legals when working collaboratively. Guest Speaker: Annie Lennox | A03 - Produce Copyright Posters (in class) | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 |
| 12 |
Panel consultation tutorial - review and get feedback on our work in progress. | A04 - Design Studio Journal Reflection – Part 2 |
1, 2, 3 | , 3 | 4. 5 |
| 13 |
Film screening and folio production workshop. One on one presentations in class, receive feedback and complete folio assessments.
|
1, 2 | 1, | 4, 5 | |
| 14 |
Film screening and folio production workshop. One on one presentations in class, receive feedback and complete folio assessments . |
A05 - Create a Title sequence. | 1, 2 | 1, | 4, 5 |
| 15 |
Film screening and folio production workshop. Receive feedback and complete folio assessments.
|
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1, 2 | 2 | 4. 5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed texts |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Access to a computer and the internet.
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 pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment task Summary
A01: Create an IDM Student code of conduct Presentation
In groups, students will undertake research and create a code of conduct that presents the principles of best practice when working in collaborative teams.
The presentation will be in the form of a sequence of titles and images.
(A detailed Assessment Task brief will be available on Blackboard in the Design Studio 1 Assessment task folder).
Due week 4
A02: Design Studio Journal Reflection – Part 1
Throughout semester 1 you will participate in a number of group projects in the Design studio and Folio workshops. You will reflect on your participation in these activities.
(A detailed Assessment Task brief will be available on Blackboard in the Design Studio 1 Assessment task folder).
Due week 6 (WILS project)
A03 - Produce Copyright Posters – in class
(A detailed Assessment Task brief will be available on Blackboard in the Design Studio 1 Assessment task folder).
Due week 11
A04 - Design Studio Journal Reflection – Part 2
Throughout semester 1 you will participate in a number of group projects in the Design studio and Folio workshops. You will reflect on your participation in these activities.
(A detailed Assessment Task brief will be available on Blackboard in the Design Studio 1 Assessment task folder).
Due week 12
A05 - Create a Title sequence
Complete a short title sequence. The sequence will include introductory titles and credits.
A draft of the storyboard will be presented in week 12 and feedback reflected on in the Design Studio Journal.
(A detailed Assessment Task brief will be available on Blackboard in the Design Studio 1 Assessment task folder).
Due week 14
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded)
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment
For further information on the assessment tasks, please refer to the course blackboard site.
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 administra
Other Information
This unit of competency is delivered in the class Design Studio 1.
The following units are delivered within Design Studio 1.
Unit Title and National Code: Collaborate in the Creative Process BSBCRT402A
Unit Title and National Code: Make a Presentation BSBCMM401A
Unit Title and National Code: Create Titles for Screen Productions CUFANM403A
Attendance
Many of the assessment tasks within Design Studio 1 are undertaken within class time, so it is important to attend all classes.
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.
Assessment and Feedback
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for 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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you will need to apply for special consideration.
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 go to Academic Integrity.
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