Course Title: Collaborate with editors during post-production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: VART5095C
Course Title: Collaborate with editors during post-production
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
Trewlea Peters
Email: trewlea.peters@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 9925 8011
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
In this course you will cover skills and knowledge required to evaluate and approve edits to ensure integrity of screen productions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADRT605 Collaborate with editors during post-production |
Element: |
1. Prepare post-production briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Organise and participate in meetings with production personnel to define post-production requirements 1.2 Establish creative and technical criteria for edits in close collaboration with production personnel 1.3 Establish post-production schedules to optimise creative outcomes in accordance with overall production timelines 1.4 Confirm editors have access to required editing materials to avoid delays to post-production activity 1.5 Establish contingency plans in consultation with production personnel to overcome post-production problems that could necessitate re-shoots |
Element: |
2. Monitor and evaluate editing activity |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Work with editors to resolve any problems during the post-production stage and maximise their input to achieving final outcomes 2.2 Evaluate each stage of the editing process, in collaboration with relevant production personnel, and make adjustments to ensure that required creative and technical criteria are being met 2.3 Evaluate all aspects of the editing process from a director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement 2.4 Provide feedback to production personnel and invite comment on the post-production process |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this competency, you will have developed and applied skills and knowledge required to evaluate and approve edits to ensure integrity of screen productions.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
- demonstration and practical application
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussions
- screenings
- online research
- independent project based work
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- group planning and development of scoreboards for assessment
Out-of class activities include, but are not limited to:
- reading set texts
- research
- screenings
- production work
- independent project based work
- written evaluations
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on student needs and availability of resources.
Week
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Class Content
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Assessment Due
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Week 1
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Overview to the course The Director – Editor relationship. Partner with an Editor Receive assessment 1 – Communicate structural ideas
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Assessment 1 (ungraded) due next week
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Week 2
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Director / Editor communicating structural ideas from script, write ideas down in margins, scan and email to the Tutor
Submit Assessment Task 1
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Assessment Task 1 (ungraded) – Communicate structural ideas Due
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Week 3
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
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Week 4
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
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Week 5
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 6
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 7
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 8
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 9
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 10
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 11 |
Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 12
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor
Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 13
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 14
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 15
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Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas
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Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity
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Week 16
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Finalise and submit Major Production
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Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity |
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 team based projects.
Assessment Tasks
For each assessment task you will receive a detailed brief specifying requirements
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessments and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
Assessment Tasks (ungraded):
Assessment Task 1 - Communicate structural ideas (ungraded). You will meet with your editor to discuss complex scenes in your major production script or project outline. Due Date: week 2
Assessment Tasks (graded):
Assessment Task 2 - Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor (graded). You will establish and use appropriate communication methods and practices in all interactions with the Editor to achieve postproduction requirements. Build rapport and a positive working relationship with the Editor and document this relationship. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 3 to 12.
Assessment Task 3 - Monitor and evaluate editing activity (graded). You will communicate concepts and ideas for achieving postproduction objectives with the Editor and invite their input into strategies for achieving creative outcomes. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 5 to 16.
Assessment tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 2 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 demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in 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.
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