Course Title: Originate and develop concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: BUSM6217C
Course Title: Originate and develop concepts
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced 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
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Kieran Doolan ph: 9925 4110
kieran.doolan@rmit.edu.au
Nicole McKinnon ph:
9925 4375
nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
Arthur Michalopoulos ph:
9925 4111
arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au
Peter Kennedy
9925 58079
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
This unit of competency, Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT501A is delivered in the class Design Studio 3, together with Realise productions CUETEM08B and Plan and manage film and media pre-production CUFPPM601A. This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for media productions in the creative industries.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts |
Element: |
1. Evaluate and explore needs and opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research and evaluate existing information that informs new concept development |
Element: |
2. Develop a range of creative approaches |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use a range of creative thinking techniques to generate innovative and creative concepts to address identified needs |
Element: |
3. Refine concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure concept development process is open to ongoing refinement and testing |
Element: |
4. Develop concepts to an operational level |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Use refined concepts as the basis for developing detailed implementation specifications |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for media products in the creative industries.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
* lectures
* peer Assessment and class presentations
* group discussion
* teacher feedback
* online research and weekly Blog Assessment Tasks
* independent project based work
* teacher directed group activities/projects
* workshopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
* online research
* work shopping
* independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | CUETEM08B Realise Productions Elements | CUFPPM601A Plan & Manage film & Media Pre Production Elements | BSBCRT501A Originate & develop concepts Elements |
Week 1 | Design Studio Intro - Production Workshop Advanced Dip 3 initial concepts & thoughts on possible visualizations discussion an analysis on Design project 3 |
1 | 1 | 1,2 |
Week 2 | Refining concepts towards one main idea for Design Project 3. Researching initial references /Film screening and design project workshop Formative Assessment 01 Blog Entry: Production Workshop |
1 | 1 | 3,4 |
Week 3 | Production workshop; Non-Digital Game Design – group activity in the development of a complex game (pre-production aspects only) Group activity involved in the production within set timelines utilizing digital and non-digital means /Film screening and design project workshop
|
1,2,3,4,5 | 1 | 1,2 |
Week 4 |
Design project workshop. Developing work with initial art work, researching influences, working on storyboards or flow charts and initiating production schedules/Film screening Formative Assessment 02 Blog Entry:Film |
1,2,3 | 1,2,3 | 3,4 |
Week 5 |
Production workshop; A2 Art Deco travel poster – group activity in the development of a complex brief (pre-production aspects only) Group activity involved in the production within set timelines utilizing digital and non-digital means | 4,5 | 3 | 1,2 |
Week 6 |
Formative Assessment task 1 Design Document & Animaticfor CUETEM08B Realise Productions CUFPPM601A Plan & Manage film & Media Pre Production Design project panel presentation -analysing problems, monitoring and evaluating overall aspects of production /Film screening
|
4,5 | 3 | 1,2 |
Week 7 |
Production workshop; Industry WIL project – group activity in the development of a complex industry supplied brief Group activity involved in the production within set timelines utilizing digital and non-digital means Assessment 03 Blog Entry: Production Workshop Due Week 7 |
4,5 | 3 | 3,4 |
Week 8 |
Formative Assessment task 2 Rough cut 75% completed for CUETEM08B Realise Productions CUFPPM601A Plan & Manage film & Media Pre Production Design project panel presentation -analysing problems, monitoring and evaluating overall aspects of production. /Film screening |
3, 4, 5 | 3 | 1,2 |
Week 9 | Production workshop; Industry WIL project – group activity in the development of a complex industry supplied brief Group activity involved in the production within set timelines utilizing digital and non-digital means | 4, 5 | 3 | 1,2 |
Week 10 |
Formative Assessment task 3: Fine cut 100% Complete for CUETEM08B Realise Productions CUFPPM601A Plan & Manage film & Media Pre Production Design project panel presentation -analysing problems, monitoring and evaluating the completed production. Discussion and feedback on possible adjustments prior to final submission in week 12/ Film screening Formative Assessment 04 Blog Entry: Film Due Week 10 |
1, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 2, 3 | 3,4 |
Week 11 | Production Workshop Annie Lennox - Positive Climate Action video | 4, 5 | 1,2 | 1,2 |
Week 12 |
Summative Completed project submission For Design Project 3 Screening presentation of completed Design project 3 with full analysis, discussion and feedback/Film screening |
3, 4, 5 | 1,2 | 1,2 |
Week 13 | Design project workshop Begin work on Design project 4 emphasis on initial concepts and visualizations and production schedule/ |
1 | 1,2 | 1,2 |
Week 14 | Design Studio Work on Design project 4 emphasis on storyboards and animatic/Film screening |
1 | 1,2 | 1,2 |
Week 15 | Film screening and Design Studio Work on Design project 4 - emphasis on animatic and animatic. Review prior to presentation and submission of pre-production document and animatic in week 16 /Film screening |
1 | 3,4 | 3,4 |
Week 16 |
Formative Assessment task Design Document & Animaticfor CUETEM08B Realise Productions CUFPPM601A Plan & Manage film & Media Pre Production Film screening and Folio panel presentation Full review of Semester 1 Folio pieces including discussion and feedback of overall work and considerations for improvements in folio pieces set for semester 2/Film screening |
1,2,3 | 3,4 | 3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Field, 1994, Screenplay: the foundations of screenwriting, Dell Publishing |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this
course through the online systems
You will also have access of the library 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, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded. To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive verbal feedback on all assessment from either your teacher or peer (student) feedback. NB: All assessments are COMPULSORY
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be based on either weekly Production workshops or Flim Screening blogs
It is to be noted that 6 online blogs must be completed for this Course
There will be three Blog entrys for the Production workshops and three blog entrys for the Film appraisal Tasks
Formative Assessments
Assessment 01Blog Entry: Production Workshop Due Week 2
Assessment 02Blog Entry: Film Due Week 4
Assessment 03Blog Entry: Production Workshop Due Week 7
Assessment 04Blog Entry: Film Due Week 10
Summative Assessment
Summative Completed project submission for Design Project 3 Due week 12
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 grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
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. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students 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.
Feedback - You will receive spoken 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 feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
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
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
OH&S
Students are to adhere to RMITs OH&S Guidelines
Refer to the STV OH&S Checklist on Blackboard
Students are to have breaks from the computer on a hourly basis
Students are not to use the lifts if a fire alarm sounds use the stair well as directed by a fire warden.
Students are to observe where the exit signs are.
Equipment Borrowing (Cameras, tripods etc) RMIT Technical Services Bld 8 Level 7 room 92 Ph 99255419 ds_ad@rmit.edu.au (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm)
Students are to borrow cameras from technical services for the required Assessment tasks and class exercises. please note cameras can only be booked for 24 hours from RMIT Technical services.
Firearms & Weapons
It is important to note that students are not allowed to shoot video with armoury related objects for example , guns, knives, spear, etc. For OH&S reasons students are not to perform dangerous stunts. Refer to Victorian Police Film & Television Office.(film.tv@police.viv.gov.au)
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