Course Title: Direct cinematography for screen productions
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6151 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Title: Direct cinematography for screen productions
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART6434C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018 |
VART6434C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term1 2021 |
Course Contact: Andrew Harrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4350
Course Contact Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
Direct cinematography for screen productions covers skills and knowledge required to devise and manage camera shoots across a wide range of screen content. Cinematographers are responsible for providing screen productions with their unique visual look. They work closely with directors and camera and lighting crews to achieve the required creative outcomes.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUACAM601 Direct cinematography for screen productions |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for shoot 2. Manage set up for shoot 3. Direct shoot content 4. Wrap up shoot |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to work collaboratively with others to manage camera shoots for screen content productions.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical team based location productions.