Course Title: Edit complex screen productions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: VART5092C

Course Title: Edit complex 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

Angela How

angela.how@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 skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPOS501 Edit complex screen productions

Element:

1. Clarify post-production briefs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm technical and creative criteria for productions in close consultation with production personnel

1.2 Contribute creative solutions for productions based on analysis of editing processes and available documentation

1.3 Brief post-production staff on production goals and encourage them to contribute creative ideas consistent with production concepts

1.4 Appraise technical and creative criteria for potential impact on post-production schedules and relevance to production briefs

1.5 Notify relevant personnel of issues that may affect the post-production process, and negotiate appropriate solutions as required

1.6 Identify and resolve issues that may contravene ethical standards and protocols for editors working on screen productions

Element:

2. Prepare for edit

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Confirm proposed treatment with relevant production personnel

2.2 Assess source materials as they become available and monitor for technical and creative relevance to production requirements

2.3 Check source materials are available in required format and are compatible with editing equipment and operating software

2.4 Explore alternative editing decisions where initial concepts are proving unworkable and negotiate adjustments so work can be completed on time

2.5 Assess requirements for consumables and arrange for adequate supplies to be provided

Element:

3. Undertake editing activity

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify potential shots and sequences, including additional materials to achieve envisaged creative outcomes

3.2 Organise and file selected materials into accessible storage systems according to enterprise procedures

3.3 Provide technical and creative feedback to production personnel on source materials as they are received, and suggest creative solutions to resolve identified problems

3.4 Maximise creative outcomes through appropriate use of post-production techniques while maintaining integrity of overall production

3.5 Arrange for specialised post-production techniques to be carried out by suitably qualified personnel within production timelines

3.6 Monitor quality of edited materials according to production briefs and arrange for viewing and evaluation by relevant personnel on an ongoing basis

3.7 Implement changes and modifications based on ongoing evaluation of edited materials and provide relevant personnel with accurate documentation for each post-production stage

3.8 Check the post-production work environment and practices comply with enterprise work health and safety (WHS) requirements

Element:

4. Finalise edits

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Check editing requirements have been met and report on problems encountered during post-production

4.2 Compile final editing decisions and display final cuts for evaluation and confirmation by relevant personnel within agreed timelines

4.3 Update required documentation and store according to enterprise requirements

4.4 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

4.5 Provide feedback on performance to post-production colleagues where appropriate

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this competency, you will have developed and applied skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.


Details of Learning Activities

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements
Learning activities will consist of -

• written and verbal evaluations
• observation of the candidate communicating with relevant personnel
• written documentation
• observation of the candidate directing and including the Editor in the creative and technical decision making


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.

 

Week

 

Class Content

Assessment

Week 1

 

Introduction to the course

  • Resources, assessments and course expectations
  • The Editor & the Asst. Editor
  • The Editor & the Director
  • Other post production personnel
  • Production practices for post production purposes
  • Manage digital assets, logging and backup
  • Time management, and organisational skills
  • OH&S of the editing station
  • Copyright
  • Includes class exercises and discussion

 

Week 2

 
  • Linear and nonlinear narrative construction
  • Post production during production
  • Goals of editing – narrative, drama, subtext, and aesthetics
  • Tone, timing and juxtaposition
  • Rhythm and meaning in the cut
  • Influences on editing practice, including story and genres, etc (fiction/non-fiction/experimental films)
  • Assessment Task 1 – Brief
  • Includes class exercises and discussions

Reminder: Assessment Task 1 (ungraded) – Due Next Week

Week 3

 
  • Case Studies of films - editing for narrative, drama, subtext, and aesthetics – Student Presentations
  • Includes class discussions and feedback

Due: Assessment Task 1 (ungraded) – Case Study of a film editor – editing for narrative, drama, subtext, and aesthetics. (Presentation) due at beginning of class.

Week 4

 
  • Case Studies of films - editing for narrative, drama, subtext, and aesthetics – Student Presentations cont’d
  • Picture Editing: techniques
  • Includes class discussions and feedback

Due: Assessment Task 1 (ungraded) – Case Study of a film editor (Presentation) cont’d.

 

Reminder: Assessment Task 2 (ungraded) – Due Week 6

Week 5

 
  • Gather B-Roll without a camera
  • Picture Editing: techniques
  • How to output an edited sequence

 

 

Week 6

 

 
  • Picture Editing: technique and practice
  • Gather B-Roll without a camera
  • How to output an edited sequence
  • Assessment Task 2 (ungraded) – The Interview 

Due: Assessment Task 2 (ungraded) – The Interview 

 

Week 7

 
  • Review Assessment Task 2 – The Interview
  • Introduction to sound edit, and sound mixing
  • Sound in film / visual media
  • Digital audio terms and practice
  • Design audio mood, space and texture
  • Includes class exercises and discussions
  • Class Exercise 1 - Sound editing and mixing using Premiere Pro CC and Assessment Task 2 – The Interview

 

Week 8

 

 

 
  • Revision of week 1 & 8
  • Class Exercise 1 – Basic sound editing and mixing using Premiere Pro CC and Assessment Task 2 – The Interview

 

Week 9

 
  • Colour grading for story, character, and genre
  • Colour theory and principles
  • Introduction to LUT’s (Look Up Table) in Premiere Pro
  • Class Exercise 2 – Colour Correction, Colour Grading / Applying LUT’s to Assessment Task 2 – The Interview
  • Assessment Task 3 Brief
  • Includes class exercises and discussions

 

Week 10

 

 
  • Class Exercise 3 – Picture and Sound editing using Premiere Pro, using raw footage of a scene 

 

Week 11

 

 
  • Revision of Weeks 1 to 10 e.g. Asset Management and Logging, Editing for story, Colour correction & colour grade
  • Output final edit
  • Class Exercise 4 – The Fiction Film  Scene (Picture Edit) 

 

Week 12

 
  • Revision of Weeks 1 to 10 e.g. Asset Management and Logging, Editing for story, Colour correction & colour grade
  • Output an edited sequence
  • Class Exercise 4 – The Fiction Film  Scene (Picture Edit) 

 

Week 13

 
  • Screening of Class Exercise 4 for class feedback (for fine cutting)
  • Brief of Assessment Task 3 – The Fiction Film Scene (Picture edit, Sound edit, mix, titles, credits and colour grade)

 

Week 14

 
  • Screening of Class Exercise 4 for class feedback (for fine cutting)
  • Assessment Task 3 – The Fiction Film Scene (Picture edit, Sound edit, mix, titles, credits and colour grade)

 

Week 15

 
  • Review– Sound design, mix, and colour grade
  • Assessment Task 3 (graded) – The Fiction Film Scene (Picture edit, Sound edit, mix, titles, credits and colour grade)

Reminder: Assessment Task 3 – Due Next Week

Week 16

 
  • Assessment Task 3 (graded) – The Fiction Film Scene Presentation and feedback session
  • Assessment Task 3 (graded) – Files & documents due 

 

 
  • Assessment Task 3 (graded) – The Fiction Film Scene; final edit Due: at beginning of class 

 


 


 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available on Canvas.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical projects.


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. 
You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for the graded assessment task (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).
 

Assessment Tasks (ungraded) 
1. For this assessment, you will research a film editor of your choice, and present to us a history of the editor’s career background and progress (to date), and the editor’s working philosophies, and or processes when editing for context and aesthetics. Due Date - Week 3

2. For this assessment, you will edit, for context, story and aesthetics, the Interview / Assessment Task#1 you have shot in CUADRT604 / CUALGT504 / CUACAM601 Devise Camera Coverage, Develop Lighting Designs, Direct Cinematography for Screen Productions. Due Date - Week 6

Assessment Task (Graded) 
3. For this assessment, you will edit, for context, story and aesthetics, the fiction film scene you have shot in CUADRT604 / CUALGT504 / CUACAM601 Devise Camera Coverage, Develop Lighting Designs, Direct Cinematography for Screen Productions. Due Date - Week 16

Assessment Tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 1 Week 16

Grading criteria for graded assessment can be found on the course canvas site.

You will be assessed using 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 demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

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.

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

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

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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