Course Title: Originate and develop concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
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
Teacher: Barbara Gliddon
Phone: 03 9925 4072
Email: barbara.gliddon@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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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
group discussion
teacher directed group activities/projects
workshops
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
online research,
online publication of projects, learning activities and outcomes.
independent practical production based work
Teaching Schedule
Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule.
Assessment task 2 due 7 days after final day of production, as per rolling production schedule
Week | Class Content: |
Assessment Due |
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1 |
Introduction to course. Discussion on first semester project.Assessment briefingfor first assessment task one which is due in week four. This is an ungraded assessment. (Collaborate In A Creative Process) Following instructions. Getting ideas. Class exercise. |
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2 |
Teamwork communication. Working with a crew and performers. Workplace communications, understanding team dynamics and hierarchies. Assessment briefing assessment task two 7 days after final day of production, as per rolling production schedule - Minutes and agendas for pre-production meetings. This is a graded assessment. Creative thinking techniques. Innovation and feasibility. Assessment briefing for assessment task three which is due in week five- a storyline for a feature film adapted from reality. This is a graded assessment. |
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3 | Talk Victoria Police Film Office representative. Attendance is compulsory. | ||
4 | Assessment task four. Short answer test on Victoria Police briefing. This is an ungraded assessment.Assessment task one is due - see week one. | Ugraded.Assessment Task 1, 4. Due |
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5 | Rehearsing actors. Blocking scenes. Assessment task three is due - See week two) | Ugraded. Assessment Task 3. Due | |
6 | Review of the above. Assessment task two is due - agenda and minutes of pre-production meetings. (See week two.) |
Graded. Assessment Task 4. Due |
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7 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating |
Assessment task 2, Graded due 7 days after final day of production, as per rolling production schedule. | |
8 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule.
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9 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule.
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10 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule.
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11 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule.
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12 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule.
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13 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule. |
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14 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule. |
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15 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule.
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16 | Small productions groups working as a team in rotating roles of pre-production and production, as per rolling production schedule.
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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.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Mamet, David On Directing, Penguin 1991 |
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Weston, Judith Directing Actors, Michael Wiese Productions 1996 |
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You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information and course resource materials on a weekly basis. |
Other Resources
Access to the internet may be required for some research tasks. Please check facilities offered by RMIT.
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information and course resource materials on a weekly basis.
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
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
All written and class exercise assessments for this course will be conducted and completed in weeks 1-6 inclusively and exclusively.
Assessment task one Ungraded:
1. Reflect on own role in the collaborative process: You are to write a reflection on you own role in the collaborative process of producing an interview in semester one. This is to be 400-600 words in length word processed in times new roman in font size twelve and double spaced . It is to be an examination and reflection (not a description) of the strengths and weaknesses of your work processes and their impact on your final production and you crew. This will cover aspects such as : organisational ability, interpersonal communications, levels of flexibility, clarity of questions, choice of interviewee, choice of mise-en-scene and technical accomplishments.
Due Week 4.
Assessment task two Ungraded:
2. Evidence of professionalism in communication: You are required to present written evidence of your communication during a creative production project. This takes the form of an agenda and minutes of at least one of your pre-production meetings.
Due 7 days after final day of production, as per rolling production schedule.
Assessment task three Graded:
3. Developing and refining a creative product: Evaluate and explore needs and opportunities:You are required to deliver a written storyline adapted from a true incident. Evidence of the true incident must be submitted, this may take the form of a link or a hard copy article (for example.) The storyline is to be one (1) to two (2) pages double spaced in time new roman in font size twelve and is to conform to the structure and content of film treatments as taught in semester one. Examples of how to write treatments can be found on the Screen Australia website if revision is required.
Due week 5.
Assessment task four :
4. Develop concepts to an operational level: Engage in a collaborative process: You are to complete a short answer test in the week four (4) class to demonstrate competency in understanding the content communicated in the briefing by Victoria Police.
Due week 4.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
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
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves practical tasks, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback on your work. Where relevant, 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. 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
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