Course Title: Incorporate and edit digital video

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: VART6430C

Course Title: Incorporate and edit digital video

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5384 - Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

Course Contact: Nat Bates

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4110

Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nat Bates
nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815

Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This course will give you the skills and knowledge required to incorporate, and edit, digital video into interactive media presentations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTDMT501 Incorporate and edit digital video

Element:

1. Identify and describe the formats of digital video

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Determine the distinguishing features and uses of a range of digital video software

1.2 Select the current video-editing software appropriate to a range of given outcomes

1.3 Determine the limiting factors of computer hardware on video production for a specified job

1.4 Determine the differences of image quality and image size, required to deliver the desired outcome

1.5 Analyse the formats employed to create a given computer video sequence for a specified outcome

Element:

2. Design the digital video

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assess and select appropriate digital video software for the job

2.2 Use digital video-editing software to combine video assets

2.3 Control variations in video frame rates, as required for the job to be undertaken

2.4 Apply time-stamping techniques to the video frames, appropriate for the job to be undertaken

2.5 Save the digital video using the appropriate file techniques

Element:

3. Edit the digital video

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Edit single and multiple video tracks to achieve a defined outcome

3.2 Join the multiple tracks of a digital video, according to specifications

3.3 Employ digital effects to modify and integrate digital video tracks, according to specifications

3.4 Apply time encoding to single and multiple-edited digital video tracks, according to specifications

3.5 Insert a video track into an interactive media production, according to specifications

Element:

4. Present a digital video sequence

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Test the digital video, and combine with other digital imaging, sound, visual effects and animation to create an interactive media presentation

4.2 Save the digital media presentation, including the video, and present to the client or customer


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course you will have the ability to:

  • produce, visualise and interpret creative concepts for digital video
  • demonstrate application of the principles of video-editing and production techniques
  • design, compile, edit and test the digital interactive media incorporating video.


Details of Learning Activities

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other unit of competency in this clustered course is: ICTPMG501 Manage ICT projects

In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:

• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection

Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:

• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT


Teaching Schedule

*Please 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.

Semester #1  2020WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities

Week 1

10/02/2020

Teams - getting to know each other

Course outline

Name games

Mugshots photo shoot

Prior knowledge quiz

Using Slack

 

Week 2

17/02/2020

Teamwork - game design

reflection on last week

Using Slack and Trello

Identifying project objectives

interpreting client briefs

non-digital game team activity

Prior Knowledge Quiz

Week 3

24/02/2020

Teamwork - code of ethics

reflection on last week

what worked/didn’t work in your team

dodgy email activity

student code of ethics and behaviour  team activity

 

Week 4

02/03/2020

Teamwork - prep for video project

AT2 intro

time to do AT1

video prod intro - examples good/not so good

 

Week 5

09/03/2020

AT1 feedback and assessment

Video editing prior knowledge quiz

Develop a portfolio of video editing techniques

 

Week 6

16/03/2020

Video pre production 1

Quiz feedback

video prod intro - examples good/not so good

synopsis - have a go

treatment  - have a go

Storyboarding - have a go

AT1 Teamwork for Media production 1 project and Scoping an ICT project 

Week 7

23/03/2020

Video pre production 2

budgeting - savings scavenger hunt or game

time to do AT2

general program WIP/catch up

 

Week 8

30/03/2020

AT2 feedback and assessment

 

Week 9

13/04/2020

Video post production 1

video editing

 

Week 10

20/04/2020

Video post production 2

video editing

AT2 Pre-production for Media Production 1

Week 11

27/04/2020

AT3 Progress review

 

Week 12

04/05/2020

Video post production 3

setting up your interactive media

exporting your video

 

Week 13

11/05/2020

Video post production 4

Testing

AT3 WIP (work in progress) review for Media Production 1

Week 14 

18/05/2020

Project closure

time to complete AT4

 

Week 15

25/05/2020

Scoping an ICT project  

Week 16

01/06/2020

Completion of AT5 AT4 Pre-production for Media Production 1

Week 17

08/06/2020

Review and evaluation  

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


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

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.  To be assessed 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.

 

AT1 Teamwork for Media Production 1

Answer questions that relate to team management in preparation for the team project you will be undertaking in the Media Production 1 project.

The answers are required to be written; utilising your knowledge of spelling and grammar, and demonstrating your ability to present ideas, options and recommendations in writing.

Due week 6

 

AT2 Pre-production for Media Production 1

Develop the concept and undertake planning for a video project.  Your assessor will provide a client brief requiring a series of videos.  You will form a project team and each member of that team will be responsible for managing the production of one video.

Due week 10

 

AT3 WIP (work in progress review) for Media Production 1

Meet with your assessor to undertake a work in PR (progress review) meeting. Your assessor will ask you seven (7) questions which relate to the video editing you are undertaking in the Media Production 1 project. As part of the meeting you will be asked to show your video editing in progress to inform your answers to the questions.

Due week 13

 

AT4 Production for Media Production 1

Execute the project that you planned in Assessment tasks 2 & 3.

You will be assessed against your assigned video and how well you collaborated with your project team to achieve outcomes that meet the client brief.

Due week 16

 

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.

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.

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