Course Title: Plan and manage film and media post-production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: VART5927C
Course Title: Plan and manage film and media post-production
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6104 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Tim Johnston
Phone: 03 9925 4325
Email: timothy.johnston@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 35
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and implement post-production processes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFPPM602A Plan and manage film and media post-production |
Element: |
1Clarify post-production briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Participate in meetings with relevant production personnel to determine required post-production resources assessed against proposed production medium |
Element: |
3Implement post-production processes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Book and check post-production resources and finalise all contractual arrangements with personnel and suppliers in line with enterprise procedures |
Element: |
2Develop an operational plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Draw up specific schedules to ensure post-production activity meets expected deadlines |
Element: |
4Wrap post-production activities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Attend ongoing post-production evaluation sessions to |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will have skills and knowledge required to plan and implement post-production processes.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities may include:
• lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• independent project based work
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.
Week | Class content | Other | Elements |
Week1 | Course outline/structure Detailing of assessment and explanation of Assignments to be undertaken. Audio for Media exploration. Analysis of key elements, and genres involved within production of audio for commercials. Aspects include music compositions (jingles), Voice Overs, Foley, and SFX . Student research and acquisition of commercial examples. |
1 | |
Week2 | Production Studio Analysis. Breakdown of studio equipment/ hardware/ software involved in the various stages of audio for media productions. Examples of various studios locally and globally. Student presentation and class discussion of researched examples |
1,2 | |
Week3 | Synchronization-TV/Film formats. Analysis of time code formats, frame rates, clock reference, and synch setups of various industry standard equipment. Student presentation and class discussion of researched examples |
1,2 | |
Week4 | Practical demonstration and familiarisation of Studio/Lab Equipment. Integration of audio and video within Pro Tools/ Logic Audio. Quicktime movies, spot mode, playlists and loop record. Student presentation and class discussion of researched examples |
1,2,3,4 | |
Week5 | Breakdown of all parties involved in the production from original idea to final release. Projected budget analysis, and distribution of costs. Scheduling of resources and available time for Assignments. Exam |
1,2,3 | |
Week6 | Practical sessions for Assignment 1 | 1,3 | |
Week7 | Practical sessions for Assignment 1 | 1,3 | |
Week8 | Practical sessions for Assignment 1 | 1,3 | |
Week9 | Practical sessions for Assignment 1 | 1,3 | |
Week10 | Class Presentation/Discussion of Assignment 1 | 1,3,4 | |
Week11 | Practical sessions for Assignment 2 | 1,3 | |
Week12 | Practical sessions for Assignment 2 | 1,3 | |
Week13 | Practical sessions for Assignment 2 | 1,3 | |
Week14 | Practical sessions for Assignment 2 | 1,3 | |
Week15 | Class Presentation/Discussion of Assignment 2 | 1,3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A set of web based resource links are provided below for this course. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of the Library facilities. |
Other Resources
External firewire/USB hard drive
1 pair of high quality headphones
Overview of Assessment
Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab for submission.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Assessment:
1. Class presentation – examples of commercials. To be conducted Weeks 2-6.
2. Synchronisation exercise – Quicktime “spot” to timecode position. To be conducted in Weks 11-15.
3. Schedule elements and studio time for Radio & TV commercial Due TBA.
Summative Assessment:
4. Synchronisation test. To be conducted TBA.
5. Practical Assignment 1- Radio Commercial – Design all audio elements for a 30 sec radio commercial. Due Week 9.
6. Practical Assignment 2 – TV commercial – Design all audio elements for a 60sec TV commercial. Due Week 14.
The details on these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course blackboard site.
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
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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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