Course Title: Originate and develop concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: BUSM6217C
Course Title: Originate and develop concepts
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6125 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Contact : Program administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Noel Maloney
Phone: 9925 4307
Email: noel.maloney@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: John Reeves
Phone: 9925 4895
Email: john.reeves@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course has no pre-requisites or co-requisites.
Course Description
Originate and Develop Concepts delivers the skills and knowledge required to develop your ideas for the screen. In this course you will have the opportunity to create, develop and refine, in groups, projects which take advantage of multiple platform delivery. You will also develop a pitch document and short sample script.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts |
Element: |
3. Refine concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.1. Ensure concept development process is open to ongoing refinement and testing <o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.2. Seek input and feedback on concepts from relevant stakeholders<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.3. Seek specialist advice on creative and technical aspects of proposals as required<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.4. Compare concepts with best practice examples of similar products, programs, processes or services<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.5. Use a range of creative and practical criteria to determine the advantages and disadvantages of different concepts<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.6. Evaluate constraints on the realisation of concepts or ideas<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">3.7. Refine proposals based on analysis and feedback<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> |
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1. Evaluate and explore needs and opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.1. Research and evaluate existing information that informs new concept development<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.2. Where appropriate, identify and use gaps in current range of products, programs, processes or services as the catalyst for generating new ideas or concepts<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.3. Expand the potential of new ideas through exploration of opportunities beyond the obvious<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.4. Identify factors that could have an impact on ideas or concepts to be developed, including potential for commercialisation<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.5. Determine whether other players are filling identified gaps or investigating similar opportunities<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.6. Develop preliminary ideas on innovative and different ways to address needs and opportunities<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">1.7. In consultation with relevant stakeholders, agree on broad parameters for developing ideas and concepts to meet market requirements<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> |
Element: |
4. Develop concepts to an operational level |
Performance Criteria: |
<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">4.1. Use refined concepts as the basis for developing detailed implementation specifications <o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">4.2. Present specifications to relevant parties for approval, funding or endorsement<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">4.3. Reflect on methodology used to generate concepts and ideas and note ways of improving this in the future<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> |
Element: |
2. Develop a range of creative approaches |
Performance Criteria: |
<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.1. Use a range of creative thinking techniques to generate innovative and creative concepts to address identified needs<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.2. Challenge, test and experiment with different concepts and ideas as part of a collaborative process<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.3. Evaluate concepts in terms of their suitability for the target audience or purpose, their feasibility and their commercial potential<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.4. Take account of social, ethical and environmental issues as concepts and ideas are generated and discussed<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.5. Identify resources required to achieve desired creative and innovative outcomes<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.6. Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies for achieving desired outcomes<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.7. Select concepts or approaches that achieve required outcomes in an innovative and feasible way <o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2.8. Present proposed concepts or approaches in an appropriate format<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to develop a concept into an early draft of a script.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a classroom and at home. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent research and study.
In class activities may include:
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• seminar presentations
• guest lecture
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• workshops
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• tutorials
• workshopping/production of student projects
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class content | Assessment due date |
| 1 | Overview of course content and assessment requirements. Research existing programmes, platforms and technologies. Introduction to web series production - initial brief re character, setting, theme |
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Further discussion re web series production, and revised brief re character, setting (set design), theme Visit TV studio |
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| 3 |
Class exercise/presentations: Discussion and analysis of existing web series Look at films/TV shows/web series that make use of tight framing/close up shots |
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| 4 | Class exercise/presentations (cont’d). | |
| 5 | Preparation for class presentations | |
| 6 | Class presentations: Devise, workshop and present to class a proposal for a potential web series episode based on assigned material. | Assessment #1 |
| 7 (note: no class on Good Friday, 25 March) | Class presentations (cont’d) | Assessment #1 (cont’d) |
| Mid-semester Break | No classes from 25 March through to 1 April inclusive. | |
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Workshopping of ideas and scripts for individual web series episodes. Projects to be refined and production possibilities explored. |
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| 9 |
Creating and developing concept documents - discussion. How to give an effective pitch. Concepts and scripts will be further workshopped and redrafted, prior to script reading. |
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| 10 |
Class readings of scripts for a web series episode Rehearsing of selected scripts organized by student production teams Discussion of studio set design |
Assessment #2 |
| 11 |
Class readings of scripts for a web series episode (cont’d) Further rehearsing, and finalizing of set design |
Assessment #2 (cont’d) |
| 12 | Final rehearsals, and sigh-off of set design |
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| 13 | Production - rehearsing & shooting (call sheet TBA) | Assessment #3 |
| 14 | Production - rehearsing & shooting (call sheet TBA) (cont’d) | Assessment #3 (cont’d) |
| 15 | Production - rehearsing & shooting (call sheet TBA) (cont’d) | Assessment #3 (cont’d) |
| 16 | Final editing, review and feedback | Assessment #3 (written reflection) due |
Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Any prescribed reading material will be provided in class by your teacher. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site through myRMIT for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the vast repository of Carlton and Swanston Library 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 writing tasks.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to Blackboard for assessment criteria).
Assessment #1
Devise, workshop and present to class a proposal for a potential web series episode based on assigned material. Presentations in class Weeks 6 or 7 (17/18 or 24/25 March), or by arrangement with teacher.
Assessment #2
Following peer feedback, write, edit and facilitate the reading of a script for a web series episode. Script readings in Weeks 10 or 11 (21/22 or 28/29 April), completed script due Week 11 (28/29 April).
Assessment #3
Assist and support the production, direction, editing and post-production of a web series episode, and provide a written reflection (800 words) on the experience of originating and developing a concept, responding to feedback, redrafting and redeveloping original material, and the changes brought about by the demands of production. Generally, for you as a writer, what can you take away from the overall process? Production in studio Weeks 13, 14 or 15 (12/13, 19/20 or 26/27 May), or by arrangement with teacher; written reflection due Week 16 (2/3 June).
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded).
CAG Competency Achieved
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
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<font face="Cambria"><font size="3">You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. <o:p></o:p></font></font>
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<o:p></o:p><font face="Cambria"><font size="3">Attendance:<o:p></o:p></font></font>
<font face="Cambria"><font size="3">Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. </font></font><font face="Cambria"><font size="3">It is strongly advised that you 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.<o:p></o:p></font></font>
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<font face="Cambria"><font size="3">You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.<o:p></o:p></font></font>
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<font face="Cambria"><font size="3">Student Progress: </font></font>
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