Course Title: Establish the creative vision for screen productions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
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
Nicole McKinnon
nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
9925 4375
Alyssa Smedley
alyssa.smedley@rmit.edu.a
9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 50
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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.
| Weeks | Activity | Assessment Task |
| 1 |
Introduction to Design Studio 3
Introducing AT1: Preproduction workshop part 1 & Part 2. Part 1: visualising, and developing a concept based on a script. |
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| 2 | AT1: Preproduction workshop Part 2: Planning, scheduling and budgeting. |
AT1: Preproduction workshop parts 1 & 2. |
| 3 |
Introducing AT2: Pre-production for Design Project 3. Preproduction for your Design Studio 3 Project Key elements of Pre-production material – previsualisation Developmental sketches & rough thumbnails. Reference images and material |
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| 4 |
Preproduction for your Design Studio 3 Project Storyboards / wireframes |
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| 5 |
Preproduction for your Design Studio 3 Project Animatics / prototyping style frames. |
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| 6 |
Preproduction for your Design Studio 3 Project Production list , schedule & budgets |
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| 7 | Work in Progress Review feedback session. It is required for the assessment to present your pre-production for Design Project 3 to receive feedback in class. | AT2: Pre-production for Design Project 3, presentation and feedback. |
| 8 |
Production and Review: Organising and preparing assets within design and technical parameters |
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| 9 |
Production and Review: Organising and preparing assets within design and technical parameters |
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| 10 | Work in Progress Review Production and Review feedback session. It is required for the assessment to present your pre-production for Design Project 3 to receive feedback in class. | |
| 11 |
Production and Review: Organising and preparing assets within design and technical parameters |
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| 12 | Organising and preparing assets within design and technical parameters. | |
| 13 | Work in Progress Review Production and Review feedback session. It is required for the assessment to present your pre-production for Design Project 3 to receive feedback in class. | |
| 14 |
Finalise A03 Pre-production Review for Design Project 3 |
A03 Pre-production Review for Design Project 3 |
| 15 | Review and finalise Design Studio 3 preproduction review. | |
| 16 | Review and finalise Design Studio 3 preproduction review. |
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 a specified assignment[s] and for the course.
Late assessment submissions, or submissions that do not reach the required standard may be assessed as Not Satisfactory (NS). You will receive feedback on your assessment through Canvas and resubmission instructions via email. You must resubmit within two weeks of this notification. You may re-submit an assessment task only once. 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 Canvas page through MyRMIT.
AT1: Preproduction workshop parts 1 & 2.
- Part 1: Visualising and developing a concept based on a script.
- Part 2: Planning, scheduling and budgeting.
Week 2 - Ungraded
AT2: AT2: Pre-production for Design Project 3, presentation and feedback.
- Present your completed pre-production work for further feedback and sign off.
Week 7 - Graded
AT3: Pre-production Review for Design Project 3.
- Submit Design Studio project
- Review the project and how it compares with the Preproduction material
- Incorporated week 10 and week & 13 WIP feedback
Week 14 - Graded
Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:
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 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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