Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: COMM5471C

Course Title: Edit digital content for fast turnaround

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5413 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)

Course Contact: Jesse Roberts

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4107

Course Contact Email: jesse.roberts2@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Program Coordinator: Nat Bates
nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
9925 3326

Teacher: Eneti Waretini
eneti.waretini@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815

Teacher: Mark Johnson
mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815

Nominal Hours: 30

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

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use non-linear digital facilities to edit digital content for fast turnaround. This involves identify and preparing source materials, undertaking edits of materials, assembling vision, sound and effects, and finalising edits according to production requirements.



National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPOS411 Edit digital content for fast turnaround

Element:

1. Prepare for edit

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify production requirements in consultation with required personnel and with reference to documentation as required

1.2 Confirm editing equipment and software are in working condition

1.3 Identify and prepare source materials for off-line and online editing

1.4 Assess materials for editing against required technical and creative criteria in consultation with required production personnel

1.5 Agree on replacement material or editing approach and overcome technical problems identified with source materials

1.6 Review source materials and visualise look of final edited sequences

Element:

2. Commence editing process

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Check compatibility of source materials with editing equipment and monitor capture for sound and image quality

2.2 Create and edit decision list noting in and out points for each edit, as time allows

2.3 Maintain documentation of editing instructions according to production requirements

2.4 Prioritise and select materials according to production requirements

2.5 Arrange and present selected material and ensure intended meaning of words and images are retained

2.6 Identify ways other materials may clarify and enhance final edit

Element:

3. Assemble vision and sound

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Check technical and creative criteria of edit meet production requirements with required personnel

3.2 Assemble content and produce coherent images and sound according to standard editing conventions

3.3 Confirm assembled materials meet production requirements and transmission criteria

3.4 Insert transitions, special effects and additional materials as required

3.5 Make compromises between content and quality that meet production timelines

Element:

4. Finalise edits

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Review assembled online or off-line edits with required production personnel

4.2 Implement changes as required and finalise edit according to production timelines

4.3 Complete necessary documentation and archive source materials according to organisational procedures

4.4 Report problems encountered with completing edits to required personnel

4.5 Provide media and information required for successful transmission of edited material

4.6 Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and discuss with required personnel

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

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 OneDrive 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.

WeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities

Week 1
  • Video editing 1
  • Using Adobe Rush
  • Overview of course requirements, assessments, key tools and techniques, theory and skill building exercises
  • What is video editing anyway? Beginning the process


Week 2
  • Video editing 2
  • Getting started in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Exploring video editing software options
  • Skill building exercises
  • AT1 introduction - Identifying project objectives

Homework: screen capture gaming footage

Week 3
  • AT1 briefing
  • Review source material
  • Identify priority shots
  • Produce storyboard
  • Generate rough cut (offline edit)


Week 4
  • AT1 completion
  • Review rough cut (offline edit)
  • Produce final cut (online edit)
  • Present for review
  • Make changes as required
  • Submit AT1
 AT1 Game promo edit

Week 5
  • Adobe Premiere Pro advanced 1
  • Video transitions

Week 6
  • Adobe Premiere Pro advanced 2
  • Animating text and graphics

Week 7
  • AT2 briefing
  • Review source material
  • Identify priority shots
  • Produce storyboard
  • Generate rough cut (offline edit)

Week 8
  • AT2 completion
  • Review rough cut (offline edit)
  • Produce final cut (online edit)
  • Present for review
  • Make changes as required
  • Submit AT2

AT2 Movie trailer edit

Week 9
  • Video editing 3
  • Creating an EDL (edit decision list)


Week 10
  • Video editing 4
  • RMIT branding guidelines and assets


Week 11
  • AT3 briefing
  • Review source material
  • Identify priority shots
  • Produce storyboard
  • Generate rough cut (offline edit)


Week 12
  • AT3 completion
  • Review rough cut (offline edit)
  • Produce final cut (online edit)
  • Present for review
  • Make changes as required
  • Submit AT3
 AT3 Sport video edit

Week 13
  • Video editing 5
  • Sound (scripting and recording voice over)
  • Other digital imaging assets

Week 14 
  • AT4 introduction
  • Capture software task footage

Week 15
  • AT4 briefing
  • Review source material
  • Identify priority shots
  • Produce storyboard
  • Generate rough cut (offline edit)

Week 16
  • AT4 completion
  • Review rough cut (offline edit)
  • Produce final cut (online edit)
  • Present for review
  • Make changes as required
  • Submit AT4
 AT4 Tutorial video edit

Week 17
  • Review and evaluation


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


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 presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. 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

Assignment 01: Game promo edit

You will create a promotional video for a video game using your own footage and the client brief provided to you.

Due week 4

Assignment 02: Movie trailer edit

You will create a promotional movie trailer using the materials and the client brief provided to you.

Due week 8

Assignment 03: Sport video edit

You will create a promotional video for RMIT Sport using your own footage and the client brief provided to you.

Due week 12

Assignment 04: Tutorial video edit

You will create a tutorial video for a software task using your own footage and the client brief provided to you.

Due week 16


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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