Course Title: Establish the creative vision for screen productions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: PERF5095C

Course Title: Establish the creative vision for screen productions

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6151 - 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

Arthur Michalopoulos
ph: 9925 4111
e: arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au

Peter Kennedy
ph: 9925 8079
e: p.kennedy@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to use sound and visual images to transform written scripts or flowcharts and wireframes, into screen productions or interactive products.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADRT601 Establish the creative vision for screen productions

Element:

1. Interpret scripts

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Read draft scripts and meet with creative personnel to discuss potential interpretations of the vision

1.2 Assess intended creative aims of scripts, define proposed objectives and explore their realisation visually or through the use of sound

1.3 Generate and consider a range of ideas for visualising scripts until a clear narrative emerges

1.4 Identify research and reference materials to inform creative directions and to assist in providing context for productions

1.5 Review script drafts in collaboration with writers, agree on the need for rewrites and organise deadlines for completion

1.6 Prepare development notes for script writers to produce script re-drafts as required

1.7 Document proposed visual and dramatic elements in scripts as the basis for shot plans

Element:

2. Prepare shot plans to realise visual narrative

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Mark up working script into component scenes and identify key dramatic elements and technical parameters within each scenic unit

2.2 Plot key dramatic elements within and between scenes that aid transformation of written narrative into its visual representation

2.3 Review the whole narrative and individual scenes to determine location of characters and other elements for each shot

2.4 Assess photographic qualities of proposed shots and their impact on interpreting the story overall and within each scene

2.5 Prepare shot plans that allow both narrative and visual aspects to be controlled and carried forward to meet production requirements

2.6 Discuss shot plans with relevant production personnel prior to developing storyboards

Element:

3. Finalise creative planning

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Document areas of productions that may be affected by script versions and discuss changes with colleagues

3.2 Arrange sign-off for final scripts and distribute to relevant creative personnel

3.3 Maintain an ongoing review of script and shot plans, and organise any further rewrites while production is underway

3.4 Provide production personnel with latest version of scripts and shot plans

Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to develop the creative vision required for the production of a variety of screen based products. These include animations, short narrative dramas, interactive, mobile and web based productions.


Details of Learning Activities

In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:

• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT

Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:

• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT


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.

 

 

Class content

Assessments

CUAPPM603

CUADRT601

Wk 1

Course introduction & review of previous student work

Introduction to A01: Pre-Production workshops for Design Project 3 & A02: Pre-Production for Design Project 3

 

Workshops: Project Visualization & organization

 

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 2

Non-Digital game Collaboration with Diploma students

A01 - Pre-Production workshops for Design Project 3

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 3

Looking at the key elements of a pre-production document with an emphasis on storyboarding, production, design & visual development, animatic & prototype, production schedule & timelines

  

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 4

Review of Design documentation  

Preparing for production & finalizing timelines

  

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 5

Work in Progress Feedback session. It is required for the assessment to present Pre-production for Design Project 3 to receive feedback in class. Ideally it should be close to completion but you must attend even if your work is incomplete.

A02 - Pre-production for Design Project 3

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 6

Introduction to A03: Pre-Production Review for Design Project 3

  

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 7

Organizing & preparing assets within design parameters

  

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 8

Organizing & preparing assets within design and technical parameters

 

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 9

Work in Progress Feedback session. It is required for the assessment to present current material for A03: Final Build for Design Project 3 to receive feedback in class.  You must attend even if you have little to show at this stage.

  

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 10

Organizing & preparing assets within design, technical & output parameters

 

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 11

Organizing & preparing assets within design, technical & output parameters

 

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 12

WIP - Work in Progress Feedback session.  It is required for the assessment to present A03: Final Build for Design Project 3 (Graded)

- to receive feedback in class. Ideally it should be completed in full, but you must attend even if your work is incomplete.

A03 - Pre-production Review for Design Project 3

1,2,3

1,2,3

 

Wk 13

Industry Projects

  

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 14

Industry Projects

  

1,2

1,2,3

Wk 15

Industry Projects

A04 - Industry project

 

1,2,3

1,2,3

Wk 16

Review of Industry projects and/or previous semester 1 assessments

  

1,2

1,2,3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None


References

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.


Other Resources

Students are encouraged to make full use of class time, open studio time and University computer lab resources. Please consult the RMIT University web site for details of access times and locations.

Other required resources include, but are not limited to: an A4 or A3 visual diary, drawing materials (pencils of various grades (1B & 2B), erasers, coloured pencils and pens, graphic markers such as Copic brand) broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or USB 3.0 flash drive, with at least 128Gb capacity.

You are strongly advised to maintain a daily backup schedule of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and involves practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks, presentations and written projects.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment for this course is competency based. To show competency, you must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for A02, A03 and A04 and for the course.

 

Late submissions or submissions that do not reach the required standard, may be assessed Not Yet Satisfactory. You will receive resubmission instructions via email, myRMIT or LMS feedback. Resubmissions must occur within a week of this notification. Graded assessments which are resubmitted, are eligible for CAG (Competency Achieved Graded) only.

 

Please refer to the assessment brief for full assessment criteria or assessment rubric. All assessment documents are available on the course LMS page through MyRMIT.

 

A01 - Pre-Production workshops for Design Project 3

Students will participate in workshops relating to processes of visualisation and organisation.  The aim is to provide a framework for skills and knowledge to develop pre-production material for Design Project 3.

Due week 2 - Ungraded

 

A02 - Pre-production for Design Project 3

This assessment task involves the development and completion of pre-production material for Design Project 3 and will primarily be monitored and developed within the Design Studio 3 class. However, initial ideas and/or any scripts, treatments will be initiated in the concept 3 class. But It is expected that students will develop their idea within BOTH classes – as it is ultimately the same project.  The emphasis in Design Studio will be to focus more on the visual and organizational production aspects - such as storyboards, graphics, research images, mood- boards, schedules and timelines.

 Due week 5 - Graded

 

A03 - Pre-production Review for Design Project 3

This assessment task involves the detailed analysis and review of original pre-production material in the light of the realization/completion of Design Project 3 itself. Students are expected to identify aspects such as what worked what didn’t work and how well production schedules and timelines were structured and/or adhered to.

Due week 12 - Graded

 

A04 - Industry project

Students will participate in a team to develop, plan and create a project for a specific industry brief. You will be assessed on the contribution you make to the project, participation in team meetings and the completed project.

Due week 15 - Graded


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. It can be found on the Canvas course page through myRmit, or from your teacher.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.

Assessment Feedback:
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.

Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

Adjustments to Assessment
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

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.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

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