Course Title: Plan and manage film and media post-production

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2012

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

David Hannan

david.hannan@rmit.edu.au

Adam Lovell

adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au

9925 4815

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:

2Develop an operational plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Draw up specific schedules to ensure post-production activity meets expected deadlines
2.2 Investigate availability and cost of post-production resources and staff in order to complete post-production plans
2.3 Ensure OHS requirements are established in line with
organisational procedures
2.4 Develop documentation for anticipated stages in post-production process and confirm with relevant production personnel
2.5 Ensure documentation is accessible to all involved with post-production activities as required
2.6 Finalise operational plan in consultation with relevant production personnel and obtain sign-off according to organisational procedures

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
3.2 Identify and resolve problems, ensuring proposed solutions are discussed with affected staff prior to implementing changes
3.3 Negotiate provision of any previously unplanned or additional post-production services in conjunction with relevant production personnel
3.4 Monitor and manage post-production activities on a proactive basis and according to agreed operational plan
3.5 Prepare progress reports where applicable and organize appropriate review sessions for relevant production personnel

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
1.2 Provide ongoing strategic advice to production team to improve efficiency of post-production activities
1.3 Identify and analyse specific technical or creative requirements for post-production
1.4 Identify available budgets and timelines required
1.5 Provide specific advice on costs and operational implications for editing , taking into account required techniques for production

Element:

4Wrap post-production activities

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Attend ongoing post-production evaluation sessions to
ensure final product meets creative, technical and
budgetary requirements of the production
4.2 Obtain lock-off approval for project from relevant
production personnel
4.3 Complete required documentation and arrange for return
of hired post-production resources as applicable
4.4 Evaluate all aspects of completed projects and note areas
for improvement

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

Learning will consist of classroom based knowledge delivery, augmented by practical application exercises, which will be conducted in both audio labs and sound studios.

Delivery modes will include:
Lectures
Group Discussion
Research (including online)
Independent project based work
Teacher directed activities
Class exercises & discussions to review lectures
In & out of class activities
Practical work in studio and edit suites
 


Teaching Schedule

WEEKS 1 & 2

Review of Broadcast Sound

Introduction to assessment

Organise work groups and facilties rosters

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1

 

WEEK 9

BROADCAST AUDIO

1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5

 

WEEK 10

BROADCAST AUDIO

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1

 

WEEK 11

BROADCAST AUDIO

2.6, 3.5

 

WEEK 12

BROADCAST AUDIO

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1

WEEK 13

FINAL ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Quality closed headphones, and prtable data storage (>=8gb) will be required for practical work.

Access to internet to upload completed submissions

Pen & paper or electronic equivalent for note taking

 


Overview of Assessment

Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab for submission.


Assessment Tasks

 

FORMATIVE

You will recieve ongoing consultation on practical work.

SUMMATIVE

You will complete audio production & post production for a segment of broadcast program, working in groups of 3.

Work will primarily be conducted in studio sessions.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrices are located on Blackboard

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