Course Title: Conduct interviews

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: COMM5973C

Course Title: Conduct interviews

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5350 - 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

Barbara Gliddon

barbara.gliddon@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and conduct interviews for broadcast.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUAAIR401 Conduct interviews
Element:	1. Plan and prepare for interviews
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify the main purpose of an interview and factors that may affect how the interview is conducted 1.2 Research interview topics and interviewee backgrounds by reading and making notes from various information sources 1.3 Develop, and organise in a logical sequence, questions that elicit information relevant to the topic 1.4 Refine questions by anticipating answers interviewees may give 1.5 Seek expert advice on issues that could result in a breach of relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice 1.6 Discuss interview line of questioning with relevant personnel 1.7 Write short links to introduce topics and interviewees and to forward promote interviews 1.8 Discuss line of questioning with interviewees and obtain prior agreement to broadcast interview where appropriate 1.9 Book facilities and equipment required to conduct interviews according to enterprise procedures and production requirements
Element:	2. Conduct interviews
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Establish an atmosphere that elicits the best possible response from interviewees, and check recording location is safe 2.2 Adopt an interview style appropriate for the format, topic, interviewee and target audience 2.3 Select and use microphones correctly and safely in studio and non-studio locations to optimise quality of recordings 2.4 Introduce interviewees, follow prepared line of questioning and listen to answers to identify further questions that could be asked 2.5 Conduct unplanned lines of questioning, if necessary, to enhance quality and content of interviews 2.6 Recover presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to flow of interview 2.7 Bring interviewees back to the topic being discussed if necessary 2.8 Provide a brief recap on the topic and interviewee for listeners who may not have heard the start of the interview 2.9 Wrap up interviews in the given time and thank interviewees for their contribution
Element:	3. Evaluate own performance
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Listen back to interviews and note areas for improvement 3.2 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on quality and content of interviews 3.3 Refine interviewing techniques to accommodate own performance assessment and feedback from colleagues and listeners

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this competency you will have developed the skills and knowledge to plan, prepare and an conduct interviews for broadcast.

Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate in observation, listening, researching and interviewing exercises plus discussions, viewing and analysing material

In class learning exercises include but are not limited to:

• Observation
• Listening and interviewingexercises 
• Screenings
• Group discussions
• Student directed learning working independently
• Analysing interviews
  
• Assessing interviews
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Out of class activities include but are not restricted to:
• Research
• Sourcing and securing locations
• Viewing interviews
  
• Meeting with fellow students

Teaching Schedule

Week	Conduct Interviews CUAAIR401	Assessments and due dates.
Week1	Introduction to course. The purpose and style of the interview. Students interview and introduce each other. Outline  of  assessment tasks. Locations of interviews 10ks from RMIT city. Open and indirect questions as opposed to closed and direct. The interview is to run three to five minutes including credits and titles  and each group is to have four hours to shoot.
Week2	Screening of interviews from previous productions. Compare and contrast various productions. response from students to content of interviews.
Week3	Ideas for interviewees. Suitability of choices.  The tone of the interview. Refining questions, ordering the questions to shape a story. Possible legal aspects of interviewing.
Week4	Protocols.  Relationship with interviewee during the shoot. Suiting the style and purpose of the interview to the content.
Week5	Flexibility.. Responding to the moment and/ or returning the interview back to its original purpose.  When interviews go wrong. allocation of meeting time with Barbara in weeks eight and nine. the template is to be completed and brought to the meeting for completion of assessment task one.
Week6	Possible legal issues. No defamation. Cultural sensitivities. Choice of location, how will the mise-e-scene serve the story? Will voice overs help? Choice of overlays, cutaways, dressing sets, suitability of lighting.
Week7	Working in teams. Each shooting group is to hold a pre-production meeting in class time.
Week8	One half of the class to meet with teacher at scheduled time (see week 5.) the other half of the class is preparing for the shoot for example, securing location permission, copyright, re-drafting questions, researching the interviewee’s subject matter.	Assessment Task One
Week9	One half of the class to meet with teacher at scheduled time (see week 5.) the other half of the class is preparing for the shoot for example, securing location permission, copyright, re-drafting questions, researching the interviewee’s subject matter.	Assessment Task One
Week10	Shooting the interviews – location production (no face to face class)	Assessment Task Two
Week11	Shooting the interviews – location production (no face to face class)	Assessment Task Two
Week12	Shooting the interviews – location production (no face to face class)	Assessment Task Two
Week13	Shooting the interviews – location production (no face to face class)	Assessment Task Two
Week14	No more group classes. Individual screenings of rough cuts of interviews for the teacher, with verbal feedback from the teacher ( this is usually done in chronolgical order from the first production to the last; individual times will be assigned and the interviews will be shown to the teacher either on student’s lap tops or in the computer lab.) The delivery of each student’s self evaluation is to take place during this meeting.	Assessment Task Three
Week15	No more group classes. Individual screenings of rough cuts for the teacher, with verbal feedback from the teacher ( this is usually done in chronological order from the first production to the last; individual times will be assigned and the interviews will be shown to the teacher either on student’s lap tops or in the computer lab.) The delivery of each student’s self evaluation is to take place during this meeting.The delivery of each student’s self evaluation is to take place during this meeting.	Assessment Task Three
Week16	No more group classes. Individual screenings of rough cuts for the teacher, with verbal feedback from the teacher ( this is usually done in chronological order from the first production to the last; individual times will be assigned and the interviews will be shown to the teacher either on student’s lap tops or in the computer lab.) The delivery of each student’s self evaluation is to take place during this meeting.The delivery of each student’s self evaluation is to take place during this meeting.	Assessment Task Three

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises - written and practical and in a practical team based project.

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 from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on MyRMIT for full assessment criteria

 

Ungraded

Assessment task one:

Meeting with the teacher to deliver and discuss the questions for the interviewee. Due week 8/9.

 

Assessment task two: Due week 11/12/13.

Producing the interview as per the provided brief.

 

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

 

Graded

Assessment task three: Due week 14/15/16.

Meeting with the teacher to present, review and discuss the rough cut of the interview.

 

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:

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

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. 

The assessment matrix for this course can be found on Blackboard or from your teacher.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

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.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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