Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: COMM7417C

Course Title: Edit complex media productions

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5412 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation)

Course Contact: Andrew Harrison

Course Contact Phone: +61399254350

Course Contact Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Mark Johnson

Email: mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au

Teacher: Paul Ryan

Email: paul.ryan4@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex media productions. It involves establishing post-production requirements, assessing source materials in line with production requirements, undertaking editing and finalising the edit.

The unit applies to those who play a key role in the creative visualisation of concepts, plots and storylines. They edit a wide range of material for productions such as feature films, television dramas and interactive digital media products. Even though senior editors operate with a high degree of autonomy, they work closely with producers, directors and sound engineers, and are often responsible for supervising other members of a post-production team.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUAPOS511 Edit complex media productions
Element:	1. Clarify post-production requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Confirm technical and creative criteria for productions in consultation with required personnel 1.2 Analyse editing processes and available documentation, and contribute creative solutions for productions 1.3 Brief post-production staff on production goals and encourage contribution of creative ideas that meet production requirements 1.4 Assess technical and creative criteria for potential impact on post-production schedules according to production requirements 1.5 Identify issues that may affect post-production process and negotiate solutions as required in collaboration with required personnel
Element:	2. Prepare for edit
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Assess source materials as identified and monitor for technical and creative contribution to production requirements 2.2 Check source materials are available in required format and are compatible with editing equipment and operating software 2.3 Explore alternative editing decisions where initial concepts are proving unworkable and negotiate adjustments 2.4 Assess requirements for consumables and arrange for adequate supplies to be provided
Element:	3. Undertake editing activity
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify shots, sequences and additional materials that meet production requirements 3.2 Organise and file selected materials into accessible storage systems according to organisational procedures 3.3 Provide technical and creative feedback to production personnel on source materials upon receipt and suggest creative solutions where problems are identified 3.4 Complete edits using post-production techniques and arrange for specialised post-production techniques to be performed by qualified personnel according to production requirements 3.5 Monitor quality of edited materials according to production requirements and arrange for viewing and evaluation by required personnel on an ongoing basis 3.6 Implement changes and modifications based on ongoing evaluation of edited materials and provide required personnel with documentation for each post-production stage according to project requirements 3.7 Check post-production work environment and practices comply with enterprise work health and safety (WHS) requirements
Element:	4. Finalise edit
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Check editing requirements are met and report post-production problems as required 4.2 Compile final editing decisions and display final cuts for evaluation and confirmation with required personnel 4.3 Update required documentation and store according to organisational procedures 4.4 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement 4.5 Provide feedback on performance to post-production colleagues where appropriate

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria

Details of Learning Activities

In this program, structured learning occurs in the classroom and through completion of assessment. However, as an independent learner you will also be engaged in unstructured activities such as private study and practice of technical skills required in using cameras, lighting and sound equipment and editing tools . You are also expected to  familiarise yourself with different aspects of the screen and media industry. This includes spending time engaged in attending films and film festivals, watching streamed content, attending industry events and exhibitions and building relationships with industry bodies such as Screen Producers Australia and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.

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

• demonstrations and practical application
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussions
• screenings
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects

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

• reading set texts
• research
• screenings
• production work
• independent project based work 

Teaching Schedule

Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. 

Week	ClassContent	Assessment
1	Visual storytelling. Using editing techniques to build tension, cut on action, maintain continuity, cut dialogue, montage and cross cutting. Visual examples – building drama.
2	Best practice in post-production Overview: File management, the editing workflow and keyboard shortcuts.
3	Editing Drama productions. Laying down rough cut, understanding narrative structure and emotional intent. Work on Assessment Task 1	Assessment Task 1- Due next week.
4	Assessment Task 1 Due Finalize Assessment Task 1	Assessment 1: Knowledge Questions Due
5	Introduce Assessment Tasks 2 & 3 Further editing techniques.  Slip and slide tool.  Top and tail editing (with Q & W keys).  Rate Stretch tool – time remapping.  Exercise – Speed-Duration/Time Remapping.
6	Assessment Task Discussion Editing Drama productions. Cutting a scene. Masking – mask transition exercise.  Understanding continuity, timing, eyeline, framing and juxtaposition - Part 1 Exercise – Mask transition
7	Editing Drama productions. Cutting a scene. Colour Correction revisited.  Understanding continuity, timing, eyeline, framing and juxtaposition - Part 2 Exercise – Colour correction.
8	Stages of post-production.  Post-production planning and editing preparation meeting. Exploring deliverables.  Aspect ratio, video compression, 4K editing in 1080p timeline.  Preparing for post-production.  Folder structure set-up. Hardrive set-up (revisited).
9	Assessment 2: Edit a Behind the Scenes Film Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film Drama Production – recording video and audio for Assessments 2 and 3. Please refer to your Production Schedule.
10	Assessment 2: Edit a Behind the Scenes Film Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film Drama Production – recording video and audio for Assessments 2 and 3. Please refer to your Production Schedule.
11	Assessment 2: Edit a Behind the Scenes Film Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film Drama Production – recording video and audio for Assessments 2 and 3. Please refer to your Production Schedule. In class editing feedback session 1 Editing and post production for Assessments 2 and 3.
12	Assessment 2: Edit a Behind the Scenes Film Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film In class editing feedback session 2 Editing and post production for Assessments 2 and 3. Respond to tutor’s feedback. Prepare and finalise Assessment 2 – Due next week	Assessment 2: Edit a Behind the Scenes Film – Due next week
13	Assessment 2: Edit a Behind the Scenes Film Due Finalize Assessment Task 2 Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film In class editing feedback session 3 Editing and post production for Assessment 3. Respond to tutor’s feedback.	Assessment 2: Edit a Behind the Scenes Film – Due
14	Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film In class editing feedback session 4 Editing and post production for Assessment 3. Respond to tutor’s feedback. Prepare and finalise Assessment 3 – Due next week	Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film – Due next week
15	Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film Due Finalize Assessment Task 3	Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film – Due
16	Review of student work – Assessment 2: Edit a Behind the Scenes Film Assessment 3: Edit a Short Fiction Film

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None

References

You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available on Canvas.

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

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

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.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.

Assessment Task 1 - Industry Knowledge Questions. This assessment is a short answer knowledge task. Due Date: week 4

Assessment Task 2 - Edit a Behind the Scenes Film. For this task you will prepare, manage and finalise the editing of an approved Behind the Scenes (BTS) project. Due Date: week 13

Assessment Task 3 - Edit a Short Fiction Film. For this task you will edit your short fiction film. Due Date: week 15

Assessment tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 2 Week 16.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved

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. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

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.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access Student Essentials 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.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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